God’s People

II Corinthians 6:16-18 says, “I will make my dwelling among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” For the believer, our faith is a personal relationship with a very present Heavenly Father, not a set of rules or practices. We are called to separate ourselves from worldly affection and attractions and to be holy unto Him.

My Truth

When someone says that they tell it like it is, their words are their truth. They may sincerely believe that they are speaking the absolute truth, but in most cases they are speaking “their truth”. This is their opinion that has moved into the category of truth for them. But this relative truth is limited by their knowledge, experience and observations. Unfortunately, our culture panders to public opinion in deciding what is true. Public opinion is a poor substitute for real truth that is objective and absolute.

John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” Our world favors public opinion, but truth is absolute and objective. Jesus is the Truth and God is the source of all truth. Don’t let public opinion be the basis for what you believe. The truth will set you free from shame and guilt, while public opinion will hold you captive and pour shame into your life.

Golden Opportunity

Sometimes circumstances come together at the right time so that we are presented with a “Golden Opportunity”. Perhaps a job promotion or a new job possibility comes to us at a time when we really need the financial help and it occurs in a way that meets your dream specifications. Maybe it is an investment opportunity or potential house purchase that will really meet your needs and provide you with some security.

In II Corinthians 6:2 God says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Now is the time to speak with God and today is the day to seek His help. You have a golden opportunity to talk with Almighty God and to hear His voice. Today is also the favorable time to seek His help. God has spoken and said, “Today is the day of salvation.” Take advantage of these golden opportunities to draw closer to God and receive His promised blessings.

Good Comes Together

Sometimes we are amazed how things come together at just the right time. We can easily be surprised at how many good things will happen at the same time, just when we need them. It could be the events and circumstances around a job change, car repair, health need, or financial struggle.

Psalm 85:10-12 says, “Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.” All good things come together in God and come from God. We don’t need to search for love, faithfulness, righteousness, and peace. These good things are ours whenever we trust in God to provide them.

Replacements

When our possessions get old we tend to replace them with the newest and best modern items. We need our possessions to serve their intended purpose. When our bodies begin to get old, we may feel like we need to replace it as well. Unfortunately, we cannot do that for most ailments. The best that we can do is get a tune up for the old parts.

II Corinthians 5:1-2 says, “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, external in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling.” Everything we have in this world, including our bodies, is temporary, inferior, and decaying. So don’t get attached to earthly things, but rather look forward to your heavenly home and body. Celebrate the new heaven, resurrected body, and brand new home that God will provide to those who put their faith in Him and receive His salvation through Jesus Christ.