Vessels of Honor

2 Timothy 2:20, But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver but also of wood and of earth and some to honor and some to dishonor. 21, If a man, therefore, purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22, Flee also youthful lusts; but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 24, And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.

Your body and mind must be honored and respected. Your thoughts and words and actions must bring honor to God. Be a person of integrity with high morals and standards. 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20, says that our bodies are the temple or vessel in which the Holy Spirit lives, so we are not our own but we were bought with a price, the blood of Jesus Christ; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God's.

Working Together

We read in Nehemiah 4:6, 17 and 6:3 about how much these men accomplished by working in unity together. God wants us to appreciate one another and value the gifts and talents in each other. Where dissension and arguing is, not much can be accomplished.  

We are not to let offence and bitterness rule our lives. When we read in Genesis 32:24 about Jacob and Esau we learn that when Jacob had rid himself of all anger toward his brother, then peace and unity came about between them. 

In Luke 5:17-28 we read about a sick man's friends that helped him receive healing from Jesus. Without their help this man may not have been healed. 

We are to help the lonely and discouraged. Judges 7:16-22 tells us that Gideon had 300 men working with him and they defeated the enemy. When we pray together in unity for our families they can come to know Christ and walk in victory. 

Joshua 6:5, 16 Joshua marched around the city of Jericho with others 7 times and the walls came down.  Walls that divide people can be broken down as we pray in faith and unity together. 

Today let us purpose in our hearts to work together in unity for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Heaven is Real

Heaven is real, magnificent, no pain or sorrow or regret. All is perfect and beautiful. It is the heavenly home for believers in Jesus Christ.

Luke 10:20 Rejoice because your names are written in heaven. Stephen looked up into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing on the right hand of God Acts 7:55.

Luke 23:43 Jesus said to the thief hanging on the cross who believed in Him; today you will see Me in heaven. When we take our last breath we immediately go to heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:1 for we know that if our earthly house--body--dies, we have a new body not made with earthly hands but eternal in the heavens. 

Revelation 5:11 and John beheld  and heard the voice of many angels round about the throne. Revelation 21:4 and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, sorrow, crying or pain. 6, There is a fountain of water of life in heaven. 21:11 heaven will have the glory of God. 21:21, and the twelve gates were of pearl and the streets of the city were as pure gold like transparent glass. The glory of God lit up the city all the time. 

My Poems About Healing Words

Piercing words Oh so sharp, 

like cruel arrows in the dark, 

cold stares that penetrate so deep, 

torment one awake or sleep, 

kind and gentle words help more, 

they bring healing to the very core, 

words can cheer or they can crush, 

don't be critical with your words and rush, 

be an uplifter and encourager each day, 

for people are helped by what you say, 

they will remember your words of hope 

that will bring strength and help them cope, 

the Lord will say my child I care, 

I will mend a broken heart of tare, 

I see each tear drop that falls, 

reach out to Me I will hear you call, 

Bible words will give you strength 

and help you go the extra length.

composed by Marlene Wilkinson

The Voice of God

John 12:29, The people that stood by and heard it said that it thundered. 

God's voice is powerful for God is all powerful. His voice awakens, convicts, stirs, calls and warns. Isaiah 30:30 through the powerful majestic voice of the Lord the Assyrians were defeated. John 11:43 Lazarus came forth out of the tomb when Jesus' voice was heard.

In Genesis 1:3 God said, let there be light. His voice created the earth, skies and mankind.  Psalm 29:4 The voice of the Lord is powerful and full of majesty. 5, The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars. 7, The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire. 8, The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness.

There are many voices in this world. Some are deceptive and tormenting. God's voice speaks truth and comfort. When we read the Bible the Holy Spirit can give direction and wisdom. God's voice speaks through Scripture telling us to believe in Him. Christ is the one who died on the cross and rose again. There is power in His shed blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  He is the true Shepherd of our souls. 

John 10:27, My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. Follow Christ and allow His Spirit to direct your paths. Let His voice speak through you telling others about Him.