For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.
The Lord has a new life he want's us to have. He wants us to have it now. He wants us the way we are. With this new life all sins will be forgottn and everything old will become new.
Why wait?
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
You may be working yourself to a frazzle trying to be perfect so you can please God.
What does God desire from us?
who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven."
Jesus of Nazareth, born into this earth by the virgin Mary, who was the pre-existent, eternal, Creator God, and who suffered and died on a cross as mankind's substitute, is coming back to earth again.
When, Where, and Why?
"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Christians often struggle in their walk with the Lord, but it should not be so. Have you ever thought, "It's so hard to be a Christian!"? I have. It seems hard because we are either fighting his direction or forcing our own. Being a Christian gets a lot easier when he wins.
"Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven"
Heaven is not running around trying to figure out the will of God. His Word is settled in Heaven. God surely had enough time before the Bible was written down to make any changes in His plans. Now that He has given His Word, He will keep it and see that it comes to pass.
"For we know in part and we prophesy in part."
It's not a sin to not know everything. We should not feel like we must have an answer for every question. God even said there are some things that are secret.
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