I want to share a funny, yet inspiring story… I bet it will take some moment for you to realize how important the message of this story is…
About 6 years ago, my little brother was just 5 years old. He was handling a cone of ice cream one day and suddenly, he fell off the ground. Amazingly, he had the ice cream held up as he was stretching his arms against the ground. I can imagine his funny pose and I regret I’ve failed to file that for documentation haha.
What does this simple and funny story insinuate?
Last night during our BS in Guinobatan, this story just popped out in my mind, then I decided to share it with my brothers and sisters. I said, in life, we have a lot of choices. Many times we fall, but make sure that when we fall, we have saved something for ourselves. Like my brother who chose to save the ice cream instead of keeping his knees from bruises.
The same story applies with our option in serving our ultimate Master – God. Our greatest choice for the ultimate salvation.
We are living in an earthly life right? And we are living in a godly world, ruled by the so called “god of this world”- satan. Everyday, our faith is being tested by the earthly treasures that satan is giving (which God is allowing). Many times, we receive his treasures and forget that we have a Master who’s weeping because we entertain temptations. In such instances that we entertain satan in our lives, we apparently are not serving God.
This world is like a battle ground that we need to bravely cross. And as I always say, satan is our worst enemy. He uses money, fame, and all worldly things to keep us from getting closer with our true God. But we have healthy minds and most especially brave heart that will help us yield to the right decision. Now, how will you use such earthly things from satan to glorify God? How will you convert money and fame to wisdom? Which are you saving: your earthly life or eternal soul?
Showing posts with label satan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label satan. Show all posts
Saturday, February 16, 2008
ARE YOU SERVING THE "god of this world" ?
april119852000 (2/16/2008 6:52:53 AM): [Jesus says,] "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy." Matthew 6:19-20 (NIV) People say, "You can't take it with you!" But they are wrong. There will be treasure in heaven, and we have to start storing it there now. What are you doing to make sure you will have treasure when you get to heaven?:)
This is the first offline message that I have read this morning. It’s a message from my beloved sister (in faith) Ailene, who never fails to inspire people thru her everyday commitment on sending inspiring messages. I miss her, but PG for her life. She was used by God to help me “grow on a fertile ground”.
Ailene’s message has a lot to do with our everyday life. Every sunrise is indeed a chance to earn treasures that we will soon enjoy in heaven. Apparently, we are often misled by our earthly treasures. We walk astray and follow the “god of this world”- satan.
Yes, satan is the god of this world. Nevertheless, God is a lot more powerful than this enemy. God just let satan rule this world, but He assures that our enemy’s goal to destroy us will not be tolerated.
This world is like a warfare ground. And our worst enemy is satan. This enemy works hard to keep us from getting closer to God. And sadly, many are serving their enemy instead of God. In Luke 4: 1-13, it was insinuated that we cannot serve two masters at a time. Now, whom are you gonna serve, God or satan? Where do you want to go, heaven or hell? What are you choosing now, earthly life or eternal life?
Sunday, February 03, 2008
IS HELL REAL?
Is hell really real? Is it true that sinners are sent there? How sure are we
that we will not enter its gate?
Are we on our way to heaven or to hell? continue reading this article from my other blog
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