For the Love of Money

For the Love of MoneyMoney

Matthew 19:1-30 In this example Jesus was approached by a young man who asked how he could make it to heaven. The man was well to do and he had a lot of money. This example that is used can be used in many facets of our lives. When we make something more important than God we are telling Him that He is not as important to us as this item we hold so high. This is a form of idolatry, this example is not an instance that says we will not be accepted or that Jesus is not our savior. There are some that reference verses 16-17 and say this is Jesus saying we will never be good enough to make it to heaven. Let’s read the whole example to see what it says:

16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?”  Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” he inquired. Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother, and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.”20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”27 Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?” 28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

It expresses the importance of making God your world, your purpose and motivation. Jesus Christ is the one true God. Do not put other “stuff” before Him.   John 14: 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

This I Believe

I believe in God the Father, I believe in Christ the Son, I believe in the Holy Spirit. Yes this is what I believe

Walk through the Fire

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for taking care of me when everything seemed so bad that I could not go on. You were there and always have been, thank you again. In Jesus Name Amen.

The Flashlight that never Dies!

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for guiding my footsteps when life has seemed its darkest You have always carried me through. In Jesus Name Amen

The Great I Am

Praise Jesus Always

Triumph

Bible Victory

For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory. Deuteronomy 20:4

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all that You have done for me. On this day protect my friends and family and keep everyone around the world safe and secure. In Jesus Name Amen

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Covenant

Bible covenent

 THIS CUP IS THE NEW COVENANT IN MY BLOOD, WHICH IS POURED OUT FOR YOU.

LUKE 22:20

Repent

Bible repent

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

Peace

Bible Peace

Dear Heavenly Father, put your arms around me filling me with Joy and allowing me to feel Your awesome peace Lord. Fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I may touch and be surrounded with Your wondrous love and hope. In Jesus Name Amen

Salvation

Bible Salvation

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Acts 4:12

Rejoice

BIble Rejoice in the lord

AND MY SPIRIT REJOICES IN GOD MY SAVIOR LUKE 1:47

Testify

Bible Testify

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 1 John 4:14

A Savior

BIble baby born Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

A Child is Born!

Bible Jesus BOrn

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

The Right Direction

Bible Psalm 15

Dear Heavenly Father, lead my steps, guide my thoughts and help me to do no evil today. In Jesus Name Amen

Do not worry it will be all right!

Bible He will not leave you

Cast My Cares

You are my song You are my Hope when Hope is gone!

Why be Afraid

Bible why be afraid

Dear Heavenly Father, In the name of Jesus Christ I rebuke anything that does not serve You as Lord and Savior. Place a hedge of protection around me and my family and surround us with your loving arms. In Jesus Name Amen

Deuteronomy 21 Do not be terrified by them, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.

Love them anyway!

bible sad

He Has Got Your Back!

Bible he has got your back

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all that you do for me. Thank you for your patience and the awesome example that you have given to me so that I can endeavor to live my life like you did Lord. Lord please give me Your tolerance so that I can see things how You do and love as much as You always have. Help me to persevere throughout this day. In Jesus Name Amen

 

Into the Fire!

Bible fire

Dear Heavenly Father, as I look around me Lord please take my fear away. Surround me with your love and guide all of my footsteps as I walk through this fire. Thank you for choosing me, thank you for your protection. In Jesus Name Amen

Isaiah 41: 1“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. 3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;

Do you have a foundation?

Bible cornerstone

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the solid foundation that you have given me; so I have something stable to stand on. Your love is such an awesome gift I will never be able to thank you enough. In Jesus Name Amen

“The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone” 1 Peter 2:7

You up for a Fight?

BIble fight

Exodus 14: 14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.

Do Not be Afraid

Bible afraid

Dear Heavenly Father, please surround me in your greatness. Take away anything that does not serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Encompass me with your loving arms. In Jesus Name Amen

2 Kings 6:16 “Stop being afraid, because there are more with us than with them!”

Shielded

Bible shielded

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your protection through the thick and the thin, the ups and the downs you are always there thank you Lord! Praise Jesus you are awesome. In Jesus Name Amen

Psalms 7:10 My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.

Faith

Through Faith god has given us a path to eternal life; it is all we need to know Jesus Christ John 3 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. If you believe Matthew 21 22 If you believe, you will receive what you ask for when you pray,” God sacrificed his one and only son to forgive our sins then when you have faith Matthew 21 21 Jesus replied, “What I’m about to tell you is true. You must have faith and not doubt this is all God wants us to have to be one of his children.

In the Dictionary Faith is quoted as: a strong belief or trust in someone or something

There are many stories in the bible where Jesus healed and took care of people because they had unconditional faith in him Matthew 9 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed (disabled) man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”6 he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” 7 Then the man got up and went home. In Luke by Jesus just seeing faithfulness he forgave Luke 5 20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Yet another story just by a touch a women who had a disorder that had made her bleed for 12 years was healed just by a touch because of her faith Luke 8 43 A woman was there who had a sickness that made her bleed. Her sickness had lasted for 12 years. No one could heal her. 44 She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his clothes. Right away her bleeding stopped. 45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. Everyone said they didn’t do it. Then Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pushing against you.”46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me. I know that power has gone out from me.”47 The woman realized that people would notice her. Shaking with fear, she came and fell at his feet. In front of everyone, she told why she had touched him. She also told how she had been healed in an instant. 48 Then he said to her, “Dear woman, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” To gain righteousness all we need is faith Romans 1 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” In the bible it explains that through faith and not good works or the law that we are saved because Christ took our sins on the cross. Galatians 3 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith.” 12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Always remember believe, have faith, that is what he wants and you can never love too much!

Yes he loves you!

He Will Never Forgive Me!

I have talked with so many friends and people who have told me many times “I have done too many bad things there is no hope for me”. Did you know that God loves you and wants to know you more! He will forgive you and help you to know him better. One of the best explanations I ever heard; What would you do for your children? I know I would do anything! God is our Father, our Dad so what do you think he would do for you as one of his children?

One of the most powerful stories in the bible will show you yes you can.

  • Acts 9:1-19 (NIV)
  • 9 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” 5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 7 The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything. 10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered.11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” 13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.

Who was Saul?  Acts 13:9 9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul.

Make a Joyful Noise!

Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness! Come before His presence with singing!

Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He Who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and a thank offering and into His courts with praise! Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name!

For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations.