Things Above Thought
TAT #39
Regret and Reality
If we have not had regrets we have not dealt with reality.
If we have regrets we are not dealing with reality.
Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)
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TAT #38
Simple and Abundant
The entire human race was plunged into sin because Adam and the woman took one bite out of one piece of fruit. Job was blessed abundantly simply because he forgave his friends (Job 42:10). Naaman was healed of leprosy because he simply washed in the Jordan river rather than doing a great and might work of his own (1 Kings 5:1–14). Moses was kept out of the promised land because he simply struck a stone with his staff (Num. 20:11–12). We are saved into an abundant spiritual life because of one person (Rom. 5:19).
Many are now telling us that we all can do great things. Hollywood releases movie after movie of simple people doing great things, becoming great people, and we all cheer at the end. The countries of the world have a “New World Order” in mind and are looking for great people to lead us into that “new” frontier. A bigger and better world order with abundance for everybody.
But what about the simple things that God asks us to do every day of our lives? He simply asks us to be obedient to Him and then to wait for His blessings ………………………………………… even if they come after death ……………………………………… and last for all eternity (Heb. 11:1–40).
Things Above Thoughts
TAT #35
Foolish or Faithful
The Colossian believers are identified as “saints and faithful” (Colossians 1:2). “Saint” is a believer’s heavenly and eternal status. “Faithful”refers to one’s earthly walk with the Lord. The Galatians are identified as “deserters” and “foolish” (1:6; 3:1). Both appear to be God’s children!
What kind of child are you, a foolish deserters or a faithful?
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TAT #34
Don’t Be Satisfied
Are you satisfied with your biblical knowledge? Are you satisfied with the frequency with which you learn biblical knowledge? Are you satisfied with your biblical study habits? Are you satisfied with your ability to help others understand the Bible? Are you satisfied that the biblical knowledge you have is accurate? Don’t be satisfied with biblical knowledge!
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects,
(Col. 1:9– 10)
Things Above Thought
TAT #33
Victory
Christ was victorious over all of Satan’s attempts to rule Christ’s life.
Are you being victorious over Satan’s attempts to rule your life?
Things Above Thought
TAT #32
Peace
Did you have God’s peace when you woke up this morning? Did you have it on your way to work? Did you have peace when that situation came up? Do you have God’s peace right now? God’s peace can be momentary or continual. His momentary peace depends upon applying the right biblical truth to the needed situation but His continual peace depends on an established godly character which comes from years and years of achieving momentary peace.
But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. (Growing takes time, Ephesians 4:15 NET)
A harvest that has God’s approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers. (A harvest only comes in its proper season, James 3:18 GWN)
Things Above Thought
TAT #31
Fear
We fear we’re losing our country to atheist. We fear God is no longer blessing our country. We fear the person we want as president will not be elected. We fear the terrorists. We fear our low-quality food. We fear for our jobs. We fear for our financial stability. We fear for our health. We fear for our next meal. We fear for our pets. We fear for this earth. Yes we live in an age of uncertainty but these fears have been around since Adam and Eve left the garden and began their toil on this earth. We fear not because of the uncertainty of the times we fear because our focus and goals are improper:
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)
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TAT #30
Run to the Goal
Another day, another week, little by little time marches on toward eternity. Today it is our choice whether to march in time – either toward a timely death or toward an eternal inheritance.
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God has given us a new birth because of his great mercy. We have been born into a new life that has a confidence which is alive because Jesus Christ has come back to life. We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can’t be destroyed or corrupted and can’t fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you, since you are guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of time. (1 Peter 1:3-5 GWN)
I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14 GWN)
Things Above Thought
TAT # 29
Faithful
How in the world do I stay faithful to the biblical knowledge I already know?
We must continue to hold firmly to our declaration of faith. The one who made the promise is faithful. We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things. We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming. (Hebrews 10:23-25 GWN)
This is not a “Sunday Church” meeting this is a gathering of trusted believers for the encouraging and support of each other.
Things Above Thought
TAT # 28
Eternal Goals
This is just a simple reminder:
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:20–21)
And by the way this is not a requests or a suggestion, He wants the eternal best for us (Hebrews 12: 10) therefore this is a command.