The Here and Now!

The Here and Now!

My ambition is to maintain a personal relationship with Jesus in the 'here and now.'

1 Corinthians 15:58 ​

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. ESV

I'm not one who labours
[over extend one's self] in unraveling future events, politics, or selfish needs for that matter! Don't get me wrong, I keep informed of current events and I do make the occasional jaunts into Revelations, but I will not invest my time at the expense of my personal relationship with Jesus. I see too much trouble when we are focus on matters outside the Love of Jesus.

How many Christians have accused others as being the real antichrist but when those candidates have died, we don't hear too many apologies from those Christians? Apologies are indeed warranted.

If we are not focus on our Loving God expect hatred! In fact, expect any and all unrighteous acts.

Investing in the Love of Jesus assures salvation. We have calibrated ourselves for Love. We are protected from any real destruction.

Romans 8:1 ​

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
ESV

We don't need to worry about His return because we keep watch over our proverbial lamps by living with Him in the 'now'. Our present holds His Presence!

Matthew 5:16 ​

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ESV

However, spending your present outside of Jesus' covering is foolish. Any anchor outside of Christ is dead weight and depletes your moment of His Love. Consequently your lamp has been extinguished. You are walking in darkness in the 'here and now'.

Proverbs 13:9 ​

The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. ESV

When God comes to judge you, He will be addressing your present self. Not your past or future self. The 'what was' and the 'will be' are shadows without substance.

We all need to surrender our moments to Jesus in the...you guess it - 'here and now!'
Our personal ambitions should be to maintain a personal relationship with Jesus in the 'here and now.'

 

[SongleaderPaulette]

True relationships last a lifetime when we put Jesus first in our existence. Nothing is more important in our life that speak to Jesus and tell Him how much we love Him and trust His word.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

True relationships last a lifetime when we put Jesus first in our existence. Nothing is more important in our life that speak to Jesus and tell Him how much we love Him and trust His word.

So true. We must place Jesus first in our lives. Thank you SongleaderPaulette for sharing!
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[Campsters]

If we worry about current events and read the newspapers and wath the news every night our soul will be so far from the Lord. Sad and awful things happen in the world. Sin and evil has permeated every single event there is. So, in our here and now let us all seek the Lord and let Him found you praying, reading His word and sharing the wonders God has done in your life. It is such a blessing to hear what God is doing in peoples lives who love the Lord. Even in the middle of a pandemic they raise their voice in praise to God for protecting and healing their troubled soul.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

If we worry about current events and read the newspapers and wath the news every night our soul will be so far from the Lord. Sad and awful things happen in the world. Sin and evil has permeated every single event there is. So, in our here and now let us all seek the Lord and let Him found you praying, reading His word and sharing the wonders God has done in your life. It is such a blessing to hear what God is doing in peoples lives who love the Lord. Even in the middle of a pandemic they raise their voice in praise to God for protecting and healing their troubled soul.

Amen Campsters. We must focus on Christ!
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[Norman2]

True love for Jesus is supposed to last for eternity because once we are saved and the Lord accepted us as true sons and daughters, then, we are on our way to see Him in glory. Start here and now loving the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul. Keep in mind that His arrival will be sooner than we think.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

True love for Jesus is supposed to last for eternity because once we are saved and the Lord accepted us as true sons and daughters, then, we are on our way to see Him in glory. Start here and now loving the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul. Keep in mind that His arrival will be sooner than we think.

Amen Norman! Thank you for sharing!

 

[Auberger]

Pray for revival in our respective countries. Ask the Lord for a fresh touch from heaven to each and every heart. We need the Lord in our life, in our communities and in our country as a whole. Call unto the Lord and He will answer thee. Today is the day of salvation. Let everyone you know that Jesus is ready to bless them and help them and heal them.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Pray for revival in our respective countries. Ask the Lord for a fresh touch from heaven to each and every heart. We need the Lord in our life, in our communities and in our country as a whole. Call unto the Lord and He will answer thee. Today is the day of salvation. Let everyone you know that Jesus is ready to bless them and help them and heal them.

Amen!