Living Life With Gusto

Jesus said, I've come to give you a full life."  We were put on this earth to experience blessing and more importantly to be a blessing to others.  As we walk the path of Life together, let's be very sure that we slow down and truly drink in all of the wonders around us.  The Bible tells us to, "redeem the time, or make every moment a masterpiece, because the days are evil."  One of the best ways to witness and shine for Jesus, is to passionately enjoy life.  Life is the greatest gift we have.  I encourage you today to not waste time, and just remember, with joy in your heart, and a smile on your face, that we are living right now for eternity.  "Only one life will soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last."  Go for the Gusto!!

JN 

Live Passionately!!

One of three things will happen today. One the Rapture of the Church: where every believer will be called up to meet our Lord in the air.  to forever be with our Heavenly Father.  Two we could die and be translated immediately into Heaven and our Lord's presence.  Three we may be given another great day with opportunities to live all out for God, by loving our family, friends, and co-occupants of earth,  with sacrificial love.

Let's purpose in our hearts to make every moment count.  Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we are given, but by the precious moments that take our breath away.  

"This is the day the Lord has made!"  This is your life, right now, so live it to the max.

JN

The King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords is returning very soon, to take over completely.  The Bible says we will all stand before Him to give an account of our lives here on Earth,  as it pertains to our faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone.

The King of all Kings is good and very gracious offering all of us eternal life and bliss in Heaven with Him.  This Great Grace if offered now, this side of eternity.  All that each of us must do is, believe that Jesus died for us and came back alive to rule and reign forever.  We must, and are honored to bow before His Lordship now and to live a totally sold-out life for Him daily.  We must walk close to the King, to receive His dictates. (Marching orders)  What an honor and privilege to serve in the army of our Good and Awesome King, until He returns.  The Apostle Peter wrote, "So beloved, seeing that you are looking for His return, be diligent, that you may be found at peace with Him, without spot and blameless."  As the song says, "People get ready there's a train a coming."  Let's, "Get ready, get ready, get ready.

Looking Up

JN

God is great and good, 100% of the time!  We must not stumble over circumstances, while embracing this fact.  No matter what happens in our lives;  God is good.  As we take the time to behold Him, this truth burns brighter and brighter in our hearts.  In John 10:10,  Jesus says,  "I have come that you might have life and have it to the full."

So what about satisfaction on our part; since God is always good to us?  It's all in our attitude. Paul said, "I've learned in whatever state I'm in to be satisfied; whatever abounding or abased." So lets "think ourselves happy", and quit singing with the Rolling Stones, I Can't Get No Satisfaction.  Instead, lets sing with Hillsong,  "You make Your face to shine on me that my soul knows very well!  It's the truth.  So smile and have a wonderful day!

-JN

Where is our heart?  This is God's top priority and #1 concern.  David was the only one that God ever pronounced, "A man after my own heart."  He certainly didn't achieve high marks in obedience and there were no Father of the year awards.  But David prayed honestly and worshipped passionately and in so doing touched the Heavenly Father deeply and profoundly.

Yes we need to learn, grow, and strive to be a more complete and together person.  We must constantly give our best to walk in obedience to God's Holy Word.  But keep going back to your first pure love and love the Lord your God with all you heart, soul, mind and strength.  Then God will be pleased to help us and change us from glory to glory.

If he doesn't wash us, all we can ever present to Him is as "filthy rags".  So please come and do a new work of hunger and thirst, for more of the Holy Spirit in my heart, O God.  Yes Lord!!

-JN

"God's Vision For You

Vision from God is something that is all consuming!  Jesus said of the church, "Zeal for Your house has eaten me up."  Paul wrote, "I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord."  To hear from God and be directed in specific ways by Him,  we must spend quality time with Him.  When we hear His clear voice and receive His specific marching orders,  His vision for us will almost always, stop us in our tracks, send us out to help people, strengthen us to finish the course, and stretch us by faith to new levels of victory.  I want to encourage you today to, "lift your vision high and you will see the glory of the Lord, for without a progressive vision we dwell aimlessly." God says,  I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.  Plans to prosper and bless you, plans to give you a future and a hope."

-JN

We Must Affirm Our Youth

What a joy and privilege to invest in and minister to this next generation. The Bible says, 'You have not many fathers'. We need to father this generation with love, affirmation, and truth.

Our young people are hungry for God, very creative, and visionary - They are capable of birthing God given dreams. Let's get behind them, encouraging and cultivating God's awesome plan for their lives. Most important WE must exemplify the love and wisdom of the Holy Spirit as we shape and direct our precious children.

Let's declare the work of Jesus, the Cross of Christ, to our youth and we will see Almighty God's awesome plan become a reality. We believe in You.

-JN