UPSIDE DOWN…..OR RIGHT SIDE UP?!
Luke 6:27-31
27 “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.
28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.
30 Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back.
31 Do to others as you would like them to do to you.
Isaiah 55:8-9
8 “ For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.
9 “ For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
The world teaches us that sex before marriage is ok, and even sex while married with another person is acceptable; but God teaches us that fornication and adultery are wrong! (Exodus 20:14, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 7:1-2) He calls us to a much higher standard and demands sexual purity and holiness.
The world teaches us to put ourselves before everyone else, to step on anyone’s toes necessary to get what we want-even if we have to lie or cheat to get it; but God teaches us to put others first and to not think too highly of ourselves (Romans 12:3) but to think of others as more important! (Phil. 2:3)
The world teaches us to try to accumulate as much wealth as possible and that the more we have, the more successful we are; but God teaches us that those who are truly rich are those who have placed their trust in Him. He teaches us: "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, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)
I could go on and on, but I’m sure you get the point! The only way the ‘god’ of this world can fool us is by appealing to our desires! He knows what we want and so he tempts us by setting us up in situations that he knows feels good to the ‘flesh.’
We have been so deceived into thinking that just because something looks or feels good or right, then it must be good or right! Not true! The Lord isn’t always going to give us what looks or feels good, but He will give us what is good for us! He is much more concerned with our eternal destination, than He is our temporary comforts!
So you see, we are the upside down ones, who God is trying to flip right side up; so we can find true peace and joy in the midst of a chaotic and evil world! He is also preparing us for eternity! Submit to the flip and allow Him to change your life!
Copyright © 2010
amen sis preach it................love your word...........may god be with you...........thanks for the prayer for my country..............
ReplyDeleteGlory to the Lord! Glad you were blessed sis! God is so good! And you are more than welcome for the prayers! I will CONTINUE to pray for you, your family and beloved country! Please keep me posted on how everything is going dear sis!
ReplyDeleteAMEN! GLORY TO GOD! I WANT MORE OF WHAT YOU HAVE "FOR" ME LORD! TURN MY LIFE UPSIDE DOWN, INSIDE OUT, OR WHATEVER YOU DETERMINE IS NECESSARY TO DO TO PLACE ME WHERE "YOU" SEE ME! AMEN! I LOVE YOU JESUS! HELP ME HOLY SPIRIT TO BE TRUE TO WHAT I SPEAK & TO MAKE GOD & HIS WAYS "TRULY" FIRST PLACE IN MY LIFE "EVERY" DAY!! AMEN
ReplyDeleteTy! Can't say how many times I get online and your posts have gave me a better out look on my day.
ReplyDelete@ Barbara-Ann: AMEN! AMEN!!!!! YES LORD!
ReplyDelete@ Darcy: Glory to the Lord! I'm truly HONORED and so blessed to know that the Lord has been using me to bless you! God is good! Thank you so much for taking the time to share that with me today!
God bless you both and have an awesome weekend!