Thankful

It seems like every year that I list what I am thankful for and there are so many things that I am thankful for including my family, friends and all the blessings poured out on me everyday!




                                       

I am thankful  for all the support  and prayer from friends, family, my church family and others since Richard has been diagnosed with cancer again!  I do so appreciate it!!

The other day I was reading in Genesis 5 and this verse stuck with me:

Genesis 5:3 (NIV)

3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.

I could just see Seth  following his dad around, looking just like him, copying everything he had done.  This son was in his own likeness and probably imitated everything that Adam did.  He not only looked like him he wanted to be just like him. He probably moved just like him!  He probably followed him around and listened to every word.  

That is what a christian should do.  I should want to be just like the heavenly Father  As a christian I should be trying to imitate my Father in heaven.  I should be following His every lead, His every move and I should be listening every word. I should want to look just like Him!  He is the only one that I should be imitating!  

I am so thankful to my God that sent His Son that I might have eternal life.  I am so thankful that Jesus was willing to do this for me.  I am so thankful that I have a Savior to imitate!  

Who do you imitate??

1 Corinthians 4:1 (NIV)

Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV)

 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Are you Ready?

                               

                                 

I have been saddened and appalled by the events that have been happening around the world and in the United States.  The massacre in Paris yesterday was horrific and terrifying.  This could happen anywhere.  The murderers that are doing this are everywhere.  One of the thoughts that went through my mind when hearing the terrible news was that I hope that those killed were ready.  Not that anybody is ready for the end but it does help to know that you are ready.

What I mean by this is that you know that if you are a child of God through the blood that was shed by Jesus Christ then you know that you are ready no matter what happens.  I have been reading in revelation and there are things written in that book  that seem to be happening right now. That leads me to this question: Are you ready? 

Are you ready if Christ comes back today?  Are you ready if you are killed just like the people in Paris today?  Are you ready if you die from a heart attack today?  Are you ready if you die in a car wreck today?  You get the picture, you have to be ready!

Revelation 14:9-10   

Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand. Anyone who is destined for prison will be taken to prison.  Anyone destined to die by the sword will die by the sword will die by the sword.

This means that God's holy people must endure persecution patiently and remain faithful.

Have you been listening?  Do you understand?  Are you one of God's people?  

Will you be left behind if Christ comes for His people today?  Are you ready?

John 3:16

For God so love the world that whosoever believes in shall not perish but have everlasting life.

Revelation 3:20-21

Look, I stand at the door and knock.  If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we shall share a meal together as friends. Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.