Very good, Will. Thank you for reminding me to obey God simply because He’s God and I love Him and He deserves honor and obedience - not only for an earthly reward. In Luke 12, Jesus gives us the parable of the man who stored all his riches on earth, but when he died, he had nothing. He “lived his best life now”. Our “best life” is not now - it is to come. Jesus encourages us to lay up our treasures in heaven and be rich toward God. I’ve been convicted about this lately, thank you for reminding me. Keeping seeking the wisdom and truth in God’s Word as the most valuable treasure in the universe! Keep fearing God. Praying for you!
Positively the most beautiful read following the Gospel of my day dear brother in Christ! Powerful , hope filled and encouraging. Keep up your amazing writing and work for the sake of helping others draw closer to our Divine King in Heaven! AMDG- for the greater glory of God🙏
Great article! I recently wrote about this same verse. How thankful I am for a God who loves us and suffered for us! Don't let people distract you from God's word. Yes, some people will hate you, but, like the verse said earlier, "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you." John 15:18-19
Will, this was beautifully written and ever so timely a message. It touched me profoundly. I was especially challenged by this statement: “It is more important to most of us to be given something we can feel and see on this earth than something we can hold in our hearts and take to the gates of Heaven.” How easy it is to dwell on the physicality of life rather than clinging to faith. May we trust God’s Word over a flight of feeling or gift received to no eternal profit. Thank you for this. May God continue to lead and use you for His glory.
Very good, Will. Thank you for reminding me to obey God simply because He’s God and I love Him and He deserves honor and obedience - not only for an earthly reward. In Luke 12, Jesus gives us the parable of the man who stored all his riches on earth, but when he died, he had nothing. He “lived his best life now”. Our “best life” is not now - it is to come. Jesus encourages us to lay up our treasures in heaven and be rich toward God. I’ve been convicted about this lately, thank you for reminding me. Keeping seeking the wisdom and truth in God’s Word as the most valuable treasure in the universe! Keep fearing God. Praying for you!
Hey Will! I so enjoyed this inspiring piece. Thank you for reminding us to keep our eyes on the True prize…Jesus Christ
I read this while sitting in church today. I wanted it to continue. I’ll be sure to ponder on it for a time.
Positively the most beautiful read following the Gospel of my day dear brother in Christ! Powerful , hope filled and encouraging. Keep up your amazing writing and work for the sake of helping others draw closer to our Divine King in Heaven! AMDG- for the greater glory of God🙏
Great article! I recently wrote about this same verse. How thankful I am for a God who loves us and suffered for us! Don't let people distract you from God's word. Yes, some people will hate you, but, like the verse said earlier, "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you." John 15:18-19
Will, this was beautifully written and ever so timely a message. It touched me profoundly. I was especially challenged by this statement: “It is more important to most of us to be given something we can feel and see on this earth than something we can hold in our hearts and take to the gates of Heaven.” How easy it is to dwell on the physicality of life rather than clinging to faith. May we trust God’s Word over a flight of feeling or gift received to no eternal profit. Thank you for this. May God continue to lead and use you for His glory.
Amen! 💟✝️💟
Excellent encouragement; thank you, Will!