Trivial Pursuit

Several years ago, a board game called Trivial Pursuit was popular. It involved answering trivia questions. Unfortunately, we can spend our time and energy focusing on trivial pursuits. Things like fame and wealth satisfy us in the short term but quickly fade away or are taken from us.

Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” We can pursue fame and material wealth on earth, but all these things are temporary and have no lasting value. Instead, we should pursue godliness and God’s glory, which will last for eternity.

Our Team

When we go to the game, it is befitting to wear the team colors and shout for them at the top of our lungs. Rooting for our team and shouting their praises is good.

Psalm 33:1 says, “Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.” Walking with God, and therefore, praising Him go hand in hand. As we walk with God, we will observe His majesty and receive His grace causing praise to flow from our hearts.

Our Testimony

I John 5:11-12 says, “And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” This is God’s testimony to us. It cannot be challenged or altered in any way. God speaks the truth and this truth is eternal.

Every believer in Jesus Christ has a different story of how they have come to faith in Jesus. But at the center of the believer’s testimony is that Jesus Christ has saved us and redeemed us out of sin, making us righteous in the sight of God. Tell your story to others.

Fireworks

This is the season of fireworks displays in communities across the nation. Each firework shot into the sky draws “oohs” and “aahs” from the spectators as they gaze upon the bright lights and colors. But, God performs even more wonderful deeds each day for each of us.

Psalm 9:1-2 says, “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” We see many amazing things as we journey through life, but none compare to the wonderful deeds that the Lord does for us. Therefore, let us be glad and rejoice.

Glorious Day

The musical group, Casting Crowns, wrote and recorded the song entitled, “Glorious Day “. The chorus says:

“Living, He loved me

Dying, He saved me

Buried, He carried my sins far away

Rising, He justified freely forever

One day He’s coming

Oh glorious day, oh glorious day”

Matthew 19:28-29 says, “Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.” Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and redemption will spend eternity before the glorious throne of God, rewarded by God for their endurance and trust.