Tag: remembered

The Righteous Abide Forever

The Righteous Abide Forever

What does it mean to ‘abide forever’?  This is talking about living in eternity in bliss and joy, in the center of eternal glory with a holy God and Savior.  There is no sin, sickness, suffering, or misery of any kind with the Lord.  Death will be unknown.

Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.  (Ps 112:6 NIV)

The righteous will never be upset or knocked off balance, spiritually, because they cling to this promise and it strengthens them.  Righteous people will be remembered forever.

The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.  (Pro 10:7 NASB)

Remembering the life of a righteous person is a blessing.

Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you.  He will never allow the godly to be shaken.  (Ps 55:22 NET)

When we rely upon the Lord, He will support and uphold us.  He will not allow us to be surprised because He knows how to warn us and to prepare us for difficult battles ahead. 

And our faithfulness to Him and to His Word will be repaid by untold blessings.  Glory to God!

Our Work Pleases God

Our Work Pleases God

Does it surprise you to realize that our work pleases God?  I am making this claim based upon a number of Bible passages.  Please join me in my study. 

So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.  (Neh 4:6 NKJV)

Notice in the above verse that the ‘people had a mind to WORK.’  God blesses the work of our hands!  He doesn’t bless laziness or inactivity.

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.  (Ps 1:3 NKJV, emphasis added)

In the verse above from the first Psalm, notice that whatever a person DOES shall prosper!  Observe that the Lord is talking about action or movement here—about a person at work—not someone sitting around and dreaming.

Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.  (Ps 104:23 NKJV)

God created a way for every living thing to have sustenance and a way to be blessed.  Work is a blessing to mankind.

The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them.  His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever.  He has made His wonderful works to be remembered.  (Ps 111:2-4 NKJV)

God, our Creator, also worked and that work is described as honorable and glorious.  Furthermore, the Lord created His works to be remembered.  Glory to God!

. . . comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.  (2 Thes 2:17 NKJV)

“Establish” means to support or sustain.  The prayer in 2 Thessalonians (above) is that God will uphold us in our good words and work.  God bless you!

God is Eternal

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How does the fact that God is an eternal Being impact a Christian’s daily life?  First, let’s look at some relevant Bible verses:

Your divine throne is eternal and everlasting.  Your royal scepter is a scepter of justice.  (Ps 45:6 CEB)

But you, Lord, are enthroned forever; You are remembered throughout all generations.  (Ps 102:12 ISV)

You, O Lord, remain forever; Your throne from generation to generation.  (Lam 5:19 NKJV)

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.  (1 Tim 1:17 ESV)

Because God is an eternal and all-powerful Being, pleasing Him and having a relationship with Him is a satisfying and meaningful investment.  It is a relationship that will go on into eternity, and one that will change our daily lives for the better.

The souls of all human beings are destined to continue eternally, and we have the authority to choose whether our eternal home will be in hell or heaven.  When we choose to live for Jesus, and to obey the Bible, we make the best decision ever.

God’s wisdom and God’s Words will never pass away.  Obeying His Word will be eternally valuable.  Therefore, we need to invest NOW in the things that are eternal and affect eternity.  This mindset means that we choose to follow Christ’s example daily in every area of our lives.

We are wholly connected with Christ.  We are even hidden with Christ in God.  (Col 3:3)  Therefore, we are secure in Christ.  We belong to the Lord, and are protected in Him.  The certain and magnificent day will arrive when we will be glorified with Him.  Praise God!

Make Known God’s Glorious Deeds

Make Known God’s Glorious Deeds

We are called, as the people of God, to publicize and advertise to all of the earth the wonderful, glorious, praiseworthy deeds of God among men. 

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!  (Ps 105:1 ESV)

Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.  (Isa 12:4)

. . . and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel . . .  (Eph 6:19)

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know—  (Ac 2:22)

What should we make known about God?  Here are some ideas:

  • His attributes (personality, nature, behavior)
  • The blessings of salvation; the advantages of a relationship with the Savior (as outlined in the Bible)
  • His miracles, signs, and wonders performed for mankind (both in Bible times and since the Gospel was first preached, even up to this current day)
  • The multitude of God’s mercies (which are new every day)
  • He is our Intercessor, Advocate and Mediator (1 Tim 2:5; Heb 8:6; 12:24; Isa 55:16; 1 Joh 2:1)

It is a fact that the Lord wants us to broadcast everything that we know about the Lord and about His free gift of salvation.  The Lord wants His works, deeds, and miracles to be remembered and to be made public, for His Word says it quite plainly.

He has made His wonderful works to be remembered . . .  (Ps 111:4a)

God bless you!