Do It Now!!!

The Lord is winding up His work,
And time is running out;
If there’s something you must do,
Do it now!
If there’s something you must give up,
Do it now!
If there’s something you must tell,
Do it now!
If there’s something you must repent of,
Do it now!
If there’s pardon to be asked,
Do it now!
If there’s something to restitute,
Do it now!
If there’s money you’ve to re-pay,
Do it now!
If there’s work to be done for Jesus,
Do it now!
There’s such an urgency in heaven,
For time is running out, so,
If there’s anything you must do,
Do it now!
Do it now!
Do it now!


– Shiella

Righteousness Exalteth a Nation

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Many Christians are asking, "What can I do for my Nation at this time?" Are there any answers that we can solve? Yes, the Bible always has an answer. Let us read Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." You and I can live and promote righteousness.

We need Christian people to do the following:

1. We need people to have character.
2. We need people to have courage.
3. We need people to have convictions.
4. We need people to have commitment.
5. We need people to have a combat attitude.
6. We need people to get out of their comfort zone.
7. We need people to have compassion.

Friends, does your life and actions exalt our nation??? Are you bringing honor and glory to God our Father??? Are you standing for truth and right in this selfish, wicked world???

OCCUPY TILL I COME

Luke 19:12-13 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Jesus had been to Jerusalem a number of times, beginning when He was a child. But, this time was different. He would be mocked and rejected, then suffer and die for our sins, the Lamb of God taking away the sins of the world. Because some of His listeners thought the kingdom of God would soon appear, Jesus spoke this parable to them. The meaning is clear. He would soon be leaving for a "far country" and would one day "return." As He departed, He would disperse His resources to His "servants" with a simple command: "Occupy till I come."

Thank God for the incarnation, sinless life, vicarious death, and bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is salvation in none other. Today our Lord is seated in Heaven, but one day He will return. The return of Jesus Christ is a fundamental doctrine of the Christian faith. Christians in the first century looked for the return of Christ. For two thousand years, believers have anticipated our Lord's return. Paul wrote to Timothy that there was a crown of righteousness laid up for those who "love his appearing" (II Timothy 4:8). Jesus is coming back. All indications show that He could come at any moment. We look forward to our being united with our Lord and loved ones who have gone before. We look forward to being free from this world of sin and our sinful flesh.

In the meantime, what should we be doing? The Lord's Word is clear; we are to occupy until He comes. To occupy means "to be busy, to busy ourselves with the responsibilities given to us." Until the Lord Jesus Christ returns, we are to continue to be busy about the business He entrusted to us. He has given each of us gifts and abilities to use for His work. We all do not have the same gifts or assignments, but all of us are equipped to serve Him. All are to be busy until He comes. There are many who talk, with apparent interest, in matters concerning the return of Christ; and yet they are not busy serving Him. There are others who served Him at one time, but have ceased to do so, for one reason or another. By the grace of God, we are to obey His command and occupy until He comes.

A devotional thought by Pastor Smith of Mt. Zion Baptist Church