Matthew 20
Inspired thots
God is liken to the householder who hires workers throughout the day and pays them fairly; well, at least in His own judgment. The earlier hired workers may not be happy to receive the same wages as the later hired workers but God is fair AND generous; He owes no one. He pays the workers the same because He loves each one.
He honors His word to the earlier workers with the agreed wage but He is compassionate to the later hired workers who are obedient and willing to work for Him. We should not begrudge God's generosity on others or covet more blessings from Him when He treats us well and fair. There is no need to be better than others or be more blessed than others. Do not covet or want to be like the Joneses.
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Eternal Treasures
Matthew 19
Inspired thots
Jesus taught about many things during His ministry; the significant teachings help His disciples focus on what is eternal and what is temporal. The wrong focus gets one ended up at the wrong places while many may get side tracked or tired without staying focused. Hence, "the first shall be last and the last first."
Inspired thots
Jesus taught about many things during His ministry; the significant teachings help His disciples focus on what is eternal and what is temporal. The wrong focus gets one ended up at the wrong places while many may get side tracked or tired without staying focused. Hence, "the first shall be last and the last first."
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Godly Relationships
Matthew 18
Inspired thots
It is not surprising to have God desiring good relations among men; for He has created all mankind. How can there be dispute in the family of God?
A childlike attitude of innocence and humility is desired to keep the peace and harmony in life. There should not be a striving of self at the expense of others.
Then one would experience the power of God in life to glorify God. Peter heard Jesus' teaching on forgiveness. His heart responded to the call of forgiving his brothers. How important to forgive others regardless of size of hurt or sin just as Christ has forgiven us.
Inspired thots
It is not surprising to have God desiring good relations among men; for He has created all mankind. How can there be dispute in the family of God?
A childlike attitude of innocence and humility is desired to keep the peace and harmony in life. There should not be a striving of self at the expense of others.
Then one would experience the power of God in life to glorify God. Peter heard Jesus' teaching on forgiveness. His heart responded to the call of forgiving his brothers. How important to forgive others regardless of size of hurt or sin just as Christ has forgiven us.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Walking the Journey Till the End
Matthew 17
Inspired thots
Jesus is nearing the end of His ministry on earth; yet, he stays on course to do the perfect will of God. He continues to do what is needed with compassion for others and obedience to God. He knows all things and lives His earthly life according to the will of His Heavenly Father.
How important to live like Jesus lived to enjoy God's blessings! God provides all that is required and how good to hear Him say, "This is my Beloved Son with whom I am well pleased."
Inspired thots
Jesus is nearing the end of His ministry on earth; yet, he stays on course to do the perfect will of God. He continues to do what is needed with compassion for others and obedience to God. He knows all things and lives His earthly life according to the will of His Heavenly Father.
How important to live like Jesus lived to enjoy God's blessings! God provides all that is required and how good to hear Him say, "This is my Beloved Son with whom I am well pleased."
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
The GRAND Finale
Matthew 16
Inspired thots
God has planned all things well. No one on earth can thwart His plans. Jesus was obedient and patient to God's plans regardless of how man responded. Only the humble would gain understanding of God's perfect plan with revelation of Jesus as declared by Peter; "He is the Christ; the Son of the Living God"
A humble and contrite heart pleases God; this would mean a taking up of the cross and following Jesus. This calls for a separation from the world resulting in its jeers and snares to humiliate those who love and trust God in total obedience. Then the END shall come with the full grandeur of Jesus' return. Maranatha, JESUS!
Inspired thots
God has planned all things well. No one on earth can thwart His plans. Jesus was obedient and patient to God's plans regardless of how man responded. Only the humble would gain understanding of God's perfect plan with revelation of Jesus as declared by Peter; "He is the Christ; the Son of the Living God"
A humble and contrite heart pleases God; this would mean a taking up of the cross and following Jesus. This calls for a separation from the world resulting in its jeers and snares to humiliate those who love and trust God in total obedience. Then the END shall come with the full grandeur of Jesus' return. Maranatha, JESUS!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Different Agendas
Matthew 15
Inspired thots
Different people came to Jesus with different agendas; even Jesus has His own agenda as He ministered.
Jesus: had compassion on the people; give them HOPE and WHOLENESS through healing. I wonder if they understood. Perhaps not; as Jesus always mentioned that they 'see but not perceive; hear but not understand.'
Pharisees: came to critique Jesus; looking for reason to accuse Him as He was drawing attention away from them. They felt offended and guilty when Jesus spoke of their unbecoming attitude and behavior for Jesus saw through their hypocrisy.
Israelites: curious about Jesus; desire to receive but do not know how to give. Shallow understanding of the spiritual. Care about the physical more.
Gentiles: receptive; willing to believe and plead; not to miss out on blessings even though not the key target audience to receive. Persistency and humility pays off.
Inspired thots
Different people came to Jesus with different agendas; even Jesus has His own agenda as He ministered.
Jesus: had compassion on the people; give them HOPE and WHOLENESS through healing. I wonder if they understood. Perhaps not; as Jesus always mentioned that they 'see but not perceive; hear but not understand.'
Pharisees: came to critique Jesus; looking for reason to accuse Him as He was drawing attention away from them. They felt offended and guilty when Jesus spoke of their unbecoming attitude and behavior for Jesus saw through their hypocrisy.
Israelites: curious about Jesus; desire to receive but do not know how to give. Shallow understanding of the spiritual. Care about the physical more.
Gentiles: receptive; willing to believe and plead; not to miss out on blessings even though not the key target audience to receive. Persistency and humility pays off.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Faith vs Doubt
Matthew 14
Inspired thots
Faith must ARISE to overcome Doubt as a child of God. The wicked one will always try to challenge God's people causing fear and anxiety which can cripple the faith with physical infirmities.
Peter started off well to want to be like Jesus but the enemy can cause a distraction to bring in doubt. How important to keep our eyes on Jesus all the time to keep our faith intact and growing.
Inspired thots
Faith must ARISE to overcome Doubt as a child of God. The wicked one will always try to challenge God's people causing fear and anxiety which can cripple the faith with physical infirmities.
Peter started off well to want to be like Jesus but the enemy can cause a distraction to bring in doubt. How important to keep our eyes on Jesus all the time to keep our faith intact and growing.
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