The Journey Is Not The Destination

The Journey Is Not the Destination
God’s Story, Your Story – Max Lucado
 
“We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see.  What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever.” (2Corinthians 4:18, NCV)
 
Jesus tells us to “Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33).  This is His invitation to us.  Set your hearts on your home. 

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Holy Holy Holy

Holy, Holy, Holy
Wisdom Hunters 8/26/2016
 
“Day and night they never stop saying ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’ Who was, and is, and is to come.”  Revelation 4:8
 
The holiness of our heavenly Father cannot be completely comprehended by the human mind.  His purity burns so brightly it lights up the eyes of our faith.  The dross of our sinful deeds melts in the presence of His pure character.  Just as Moses took cover in the cleft of the rock as God passed by, so we take shelter in the refuge of our Savior Jesus to be able to handle the glory of our great God.  His name is above all names; not to be spoken in vain, but evoked in humble adoration. 

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The Path of Purity

The Path of Purity
Ronnie Hewitt
 
How can a young person stay on the path of purity?  By living according to Your word.  10I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands.  11I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.”  (Psalm 119:9-11, NIV)
 
The above scripture asks, “How can a young person stay on the path of purity?”  But, I believe this passage is just as important to every child of God, young and old alike.  The main point or argument of Psalm 119 is that a faithful child of God should meditate on God’s word so that they might establish themselves in the Lord. 

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