The children. ( Matthew 19 v 13 -15 )

 I feel very sad for the children of this generation, many of them in this country are better off than the children of my generation.Yes they have so much more materially that may be a good thing , but we are not just material beings ,and our needs go deeper,that the food on our plate.Because God has placed eternity in our being , we are born with it,some describe it as a vacuum, that God shaped hole,a longing for God. But because of mankind's fallen nature, we go astray from birth,we do not seek after God Romans 3 v 11.But we still have that longing, even as children,but alas that longing can so easily lead us into that which is destructive. A friend of mine mentioned how some 12 year olds use their smart phones,to view pornographic images,who knows where that will lead to, and what it will lead to.Children are  also being continually fed on the media with things that are contrary to their wellbeing, and contrary to God's moral law, and society is even promoting them.It is a dark picture ,with children never attending a church service , never attending Sunday school. What chance do they have?,very little, sad to say, modern society is .putting so many obstacles in their way.It  makes me very sad,so what is the answer?,most certainly prayer,and guidance from the Holy Spirit,that we will be guided in ways, as to how we reach this present generation of young people.

My eyes see the glory. ( Revelation 21 v 1)

I know planet earth is important , and I know we should care,but as Christians we can't allow that to take our eyes and thoughts of a greater reality,the eternal glories that shine afar . So I would like to leave some scripture with you.

                                                           2 Corinthians 4 v 18.

                                'So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen,

                                since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal'

                                                             Colossians 3 v 1- 4.

                                 Since, then, you have been raised   with Christ, set you hearts

                                 on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God

                                 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died,

                                 and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is 

                                  your life, appears,then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Dr . Martyn Loyd- Jones wrote,' The Christian is a man who should walk through this life as conscious that it is  but transient and passing, a kind of preparatory school. He should always know that he is always walking in the presence of God, and he is going to meet God; and that thought should determine and control the whole of his life'.

                                 

Cause You're the God of all my days. ( Matthew 11 v 28 )

 I heard this song recently and it blessed me, it was written by John Mark Hall /Jason Ingram.it is called'The God of all my days'. Here are some of the words,  hope they will bless you.

                                          'I come to you with my heart in pieces

                                           And found the God with healing in His hands                                   

                                           I turned to you,put everything behind me

                                           And found the God who makes all things new

                                           I looked to You,drowning in my questions

                                           And found the God who holds all wisdom

                                           And I trusted You and stepped out on the ocean

                                           You caught my hand among the waves

                                            Cause You're the God of all my days

                               Chorus  Each step I take,You make a way

                                             And I will give You all the praise

                                             My seasons change You stay the same

                                             You're the God of all my days.

                                             I run from You I wandered in the darkness

                                             And found a God who relentlessly pursues

                                             I hid from You hunted by my failure

                                             I fell on you when I was weakest

                                             And found the God,the lifter of my head

                                             And I worshiped You

                                              And felt you right beside me

                                              You;re the reason I sing

                                               Cause you're the God of all my days.

                                               In my worry  You are my stillness

                                               In my searching, You are my answers

                                               In my blindness,God  you are my vision

                                               In my bondage You are my freedom

                                               In my weakness,God You are my power

                                               You're the reason that I sing

                                               Cause You're the God of all my days.

                                               And found the God whose grace still covers failure

Could it be? ( Acts 13 v 2 - 3 )

 What did the prophets,the disciples, have in common?, they all were called of God to proclaim God's truth,Moses received his call while looking after sheep, likewise Amos, Paul was called nearly from the moment he was saved. We don't know how they all received their call by God, but we know they did, they were not disobedient to the heavenly vision.( Acts 26 v 19 ) In a sense every Christian  is called to serve God,but there are those who called to be missionaries, ministers, or to start up orphanages,or medical work, or whatever.I listened to a modern Christian song by Dan Schutte ,the chorus goes.

                                                         ' Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord?

                                                          I have heard your calling in the night,

                                                          I will go ,Lord, if you lead me,

                                                          I will hold your people in my heart.'

Could God be calling you to serve him in a new way? well,will you obey it?,will you say, here I am Lord, send me.

Kindness ( 1 Corinthians 3 v 10 - 15. )

A friend and I were talking about something,and  he said to me,how that God is kind, F.W .Faber ,wrote a hymn ,here are two verses from it.

                                                   'There's a wideness in God's mercy,

                                                    Like the wideness of the sea;

                                                    There's a kindness in his justice                                    

                                                     For the love of  God is broader

                                                    Than the measures of man's mind;

                                                     And the heart of the Eternal

                                                     Is most wonderfully kind.' 

As I look back on my life I remember may times people were kind to me,we do remember kindnesses shown to us, over the years.Many years ago ,when I was walking to church we had no car, could not afford to buy one, a  lady from our church  pulled up in her car,and asked me if I would like to have it.Mark Twain said,''Kindness is the language  which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see''.God remembers the kindness we show to others,in Matthew 10 v 42, we read,' And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded'. Kindness includes not just giving financially,but befriending someone, giving a lift to someone,etc, the deed is important, but it must be wrapped in love. Just for moment stop and give thanks to God for all the kindness he has shown you. 

Don't despair. { Romans 8 v 31 - 39 )

 It is to so easy to be very negative about life, disease  has ravaged the world,the immense suffering that is going on in this little planet.A young lady I heard speaking at a church,stressed the environmental crises in ,as I listened I said to myself,'' here we go again.''I'm not saying we should ignore these things, of course we should do all we can, to make this world a better place. The fact is I know of  many Christians through out this world who are contributing to the well being of the sick and the suffering,of missions who are involved with children ,educating them,giving them so much love and care ,and so I could go on. There are a vast amount of Christians who really care for  for humanity , by prayer,by giving,by going,by loving actions,it is part of being a Christian.As a Christian I cannot ignore the suffering of others, but the word of God tells us that we live in a fallen world,and a world that will not get better,and in God's time will be replaced by a new heaven and a new earth,and the wonderful thing is, we will be part of it,if you are not a Christian,you will not be part of it,unless you trust Jesus as your Saviour.  God loves you,your life may be a total mess,you feel that you have nothing,no hope ,no purpose ,no future,come to Jesus surrender to Him,hand your life over to Him, and everything will change for the better.

                                                    'Christ in you the hope of glory'

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Spam ( Proverbs 7 )

 I rarely go into the spam section of my email, but recently I did and found emails I was looking for,but as I looked for them,I noticed girls names appearing. I didn't open them,for the one line that appeared was enough to show that they were trying to allure me into a relationship. I have deleted some of them,I will delete them all in time. I found it all very sad,and was somewhat angry at what those people are doing. I could see how easily they could trap vulnerable people, who crave for sex,and also crave for love.The internet on the whole can be used for good,but also for evil,usually its  peoples money they are after. They don't care who they hurt and harm, or even destroy,just as long as they get money. Let us all remember that mankind from the day they are born are born  with a sinful nature, its called original sin. If I were to say to you there are no perfect people,you would agree with that,it is obvious.there is that within man, that is wrong,original sin.So dear Christian reader, be on your guard,stay close to God,shun those wrong things on the internet ,If you are not a Christian ,remember your greatest need is not sex or money, but Christ,  seek Him,and he will forgive your sins and set you free.