Thursday, March 27, 2014

Encouragement for the Journey . . . 2014

Was watching a program recently about some folks who were purchasing new homes ~ million dollar homes I might add.  I know, seriously.  As the agent was taking the buyers to different properties he kept saying words to them like, "this will truly make you happy."  I had to wonder; happy?  Happy for how long??? 

It's so easy in this day and time to fall into the trap of wanting what will make us happy or give us true satisfaction; regardless of the cost.  The beautiful thing is that God has given all of us the perfect prescription for true happiness and complete satisfaction that no amount of money can purchase and it's totally free ~ absolutely free. True satisfaction can only come from and through Christ.  He alone gives real, lasting satisfaction.

Our part is simply to:

~ Recognize our need for Him and receive His free gift of salvation (Romans 3:23; 6:23; 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Timothy 2:3-6; 1 John 5:11-13)

~ Seek Him with all our heart (Psalm 105:3-4; 119:2; Jeremiah 29:12-14; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6)

~ Walk in all His ways (Psalm 25:4-5; 119:4-5,24.32;  Ephesians 4:22-24; 5:15; Galatians 5:22-25; Colossians 3:1-2) 


Who/what/where are you looking for satisfaction?



The LORD will guide you always;
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen you frame. 
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11