As I was walking to work this morning, I was thanking God for His many blessings. Then a thought came to me: Have you ever watched these police shows where a person is given a new identity, complete with social security number, name, address, etc.? That person actually has to start their life over again—it’s the only way they can survive being in a witness protection program to stay alive. And now that person moves across the country to a nice, quiet neighborhood to start their life all over again. When I became a Christian, I was given a new home with a new name—in Heaven. Our identity will not be recognized by his world because the world does not recognize God (Rev. 2:17). We are in God’s protective custody—forever, identified as a follower of Lord Christ, saved from being destroyed eternally. In fact, the new home that we will be given will be in a truly peaceful environment (Rev. 21:5). I can’t even wrap my mind around the fact that there will be no violence, or dying, or crying, or anything bad there (Rev. 21:4,). Wow! Its to die for (really)! This is just a taste of what God has in store for us (1 Cor. 2:9). And this is what keeps me going—His greatness (1 Pet. 1:9). I admit, there are those times when the ‘famous’ idea of giving up and throwing in the towel comes to mind but I quickly remind myself, “God is much more greater than this.” I am encouraged to hold on to tomorrow whether it be here on earth or with my heavenly Father, there is a tomorrow.
I started work at a second (part time) place of employment and I had an opportunity to witness to three co-workers at the same time—an awesome chance to let them know that God loves them the same way He loves me, it was great! It was a blessing to me just to witness to them. Yes, this life may be dealing us a bad hand right now. But don’t let your hand slip from Him who leads you heavenward. Let His greatness be on your mind and in your heart (1 Pet. 1:6-7). Whatever your going through, be encouraged (John 16:33)!
“Just look around, loves pouring down, trust in God.”
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