Jesus Christ loves you, and he desires to spend quiet time with you. Our heavenly Father beckons you to draw near to him and promises that he will respond with compassion.
As we go about our busy day, we often do not realize his presence, but like the sun we do not always see, he is always there. May we listen with our spiritual ears, and be aware that he is always trying to communicate with us. Psalm 46:10 declares, “Be still and know that I am God.” The Lord of mercy and forgiveness is watching over you as a gift of his endless mercy and grace. He cares about your disappointments and heartaches. He adores you.
Time on Earth is short — here today gone tomorrow — but eternity will last forever. Each person has a spirit, and every spirit will either live forever with God or forever without him. Jesus was born into this world, was crucified, and rose from the dead so that whoever believes in him can be spiritually born again and transformed. His blood paid our ransom and forgave our sins. Christ, the spotless lamb of God willingly gave his life and now is waiting for someone to give their heart to him. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and those who embrace him as Lord are renewed and prepared to be a vessel of honor. Our heavenly Father is preparing a home in heaven, for all who will live, love and trust Christ as Redeemer and Savior.
God created you as a unique, one-of-a-kind individual. There is no other person like you. He drew a blueprint for you to follow and wants to intervene, inspire and empower you to accomplish his plans. It is not about our will, but his will be done. The question is who will do what he says and love him just for who he is? In this journey, you will have tribulations and trials, but do not be afraid or discouraged. If you are born again, greater is he who lives in you, than he who is in the world. God is in total control and has complete authority over all powers and principalities. His angels are all around you, and Jesus never takes his eyes away from you. He has engraved you on the palms of his hands.
Within our mission and calling, there are two great commandments above all the others: We are to love God, and love one another as ourselves. If we choose to take up our cross and follow the Lord, we will live in the peace and joy of his presence. He is holy and desires that we have a clean heart so that we can walk closely with him.