5/18/2011 - LJ "Rewards for those who are faithful"

Scripture:
2 Thessalonians 2:13 "But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth."

Observation:
There are so many Satan influence in this world. People who are wreck less, prejudice and faithless. But God will deliver and bring to end of those who are of Satan influence. God has clearly stated, in his story book when he will come to lift us off to his kingdom. Though we may desire that, life of painless and just joy, we cannot let Satan influence our views. These days, it is all over the news, the end of the world May 21, 2011 - per one individual (Harold Camping). Yet people folk onto his ridiculous feeding and prepare themselves for that. We should let any one or anything influence us exception to Lord's word. For it contains all the truth and facts. Such facts cannot be detained by human beings. Hence as faithful servant and believer God has chosen to love us and cleanse through salvation. For God is only way to the truth, and nothing else will come between God and myself.

Application:
Give thanks for the cleansing of my sins through God's only son Jesus Christ blood and the cross he carried. Let no media or individuals influence or impact my desire and my understanding of the truth. Truth comes from the Lord's word and his the only way to his kingdom, I am here and will be here to serve only him by his grace. Let the bible speak to my heart, and let Lord's word be acted out according to his plan.

Prayer:
Father, giver and healer. My strength and refugee whom I find my shelter in. Thank you for the salvation and sanctification. Thank you for the cross you carried to cleanse my sins. At times I feel I don't deserve you or your gifts and love. But I know this is manipulation of Satan. Father God, I lay my tiny piece of me into your hands, you will help to grow in the image of your faithful servant. Father God, you have chosen me and my family to struggle and go through pains from our loved one, but Father God you have kept me and my family strong and I thank you. I know you have ultimate say and know the truth and deliver accordingly. In the meantime Lord give our family strength to heal and forgive and still strongly seek and love you. Help us to put you before anything else, remind us and continue to work your miracle in us. In your gracious name amen.