This is the Day

This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. ~Psalm 118:24

 

The climate in our world today is very chaotic. There are so many differing views and opinions that could often cause confusion. But as a Christian, I know that God is not the author of confusion and His Word is truth. He gives us assurance far beyond what the world could ever offer. The assurance that cause rejoicing, even in dire situations.

 

Have you ever seen a person praising God at a funeral? Have you ever heard a person saying, “Thank you, Jesus,” when they have been hurt? Not only have I heard it, I have been that person. It may seem strange to others to see someone glorifying God when circumstances appear dismal, but not to the true believer. I thank God for giving life, although it may be hard to let go when a loved one passes on. I thank God when I’ve been hurt emotionally or physically because I can recognize how to move forward [emotionally] and that I have the ability to feel pain [physically]. Does this mean that I want people to die in my life or that I want to live in pain? Absolutely not, that’s not what I’m saying.

Psalm 118:24 makes a solid statement that this is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it … period. There isn’t a conjunction offering an alternative. It doesn’t matter what you may be going through, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Although our situations may change, God never does. His truth stands no matter what.

So, today let’s meditate on what was accomplished on the Cross and not the gore and darkness of what the devil would have us to. It does not have to be Easter Sunday for us to acknowledge His Sacrifice. Many have distorted Halloween as a time of “having innocent
fun” by celebrating gloom. Instead, why not gather to celebrate life like many do at fall festivals?

God made October 31^st too, and it is for His glory, not the enemy’s.

The Head of My Life

“Giving honor to the Lord Jesus Christ who is the head of my life…” I’m sure many have heard this in the church as an introduction, which I think is a very good introduction. I think it describes how I feel because He is my Lord. He comes first in my life and I give Him full reign in everything that I do. I hadn’t always done that, although that’s what I wanted, but I am happy today that I’m actually giving Him that without any qualms.

Now, why hadn’t I always done that, give God full reign in my life? I wanted Him to have it. Well, looking back I consider my lifestyle. Was my lifestyle pleasing to Him? I don’t think so. Although, I said that I wanted Him to take the reins in my life, did I really give it to Him? Making a decision to do something and actually doing it are two very different things. I could have made up my mind to do something ten years ago, but until I actually do it, I’m still living in the past.

1 Timothy 1:1-2, KJV, reads, “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.” Paul was commanded, and he obeyed. Remember, if you love Me, you will keep my commandments? Obedience is the way to show love. Just making up our minds to accept Christ is one thing, to in fact accept Him is another.

Lord means master or ruler, the authority figure in your life. Saviour means a person who rescues another person or a thing from danger or harm. Why is it that most accept Jesus as Saviour and forget about the Lordship? I’ve heard some say that “God’s not going to put a person in hell for this or for that.” Scripture interprets scripture. Is it okay for me to choose to obey one part and forget about the other? Of course none of us are perfect, not one of us does everything right, but each one of us should at least try. Would it be okay for someone to say that they enjoy murdering and then stand before God on Judgement Day and say, “Lord I know that’s wrong, but I wanted to do it and I did it anyway.” Not even bothering to ask forgiveness and repent when they had the chance. Would it be okay if somebody broke into your house and stole everything you had? Would you expect the judge here on earth to say, “Oh, he was just having fun, just let it go.” And he had a chuckle to follow.

Lord. That means so much more to me now than it did five years ago, and will probably mean even more five years from now. Lord. Jesus is my Lord. He can do whatever He wants to do in my life. And in His word, He lets me know exactly what that is. Lord. I trust Him with my very life. If I had to die, then I would for Him. Lord, Savior, or both? Which is He to you?

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.” Luke 6: 46-49, KJV