Be Watchful, But Busy

Be Watchful, But Busy

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Focus Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  "For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the call of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God.  First, all the Christians who have died will rise from their graves.  Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with Him forever."

Did you know that Jesus is coming back to this earth one day?  He's coming back to take us to heaven, but only those who are His children.  The Bible teaches that the rapture of the church is the next big event on God's timeline.  Jesus could come back at any time.  I am looking forward to that event.  But I'm not just sitting waiting.  We should be busy telling others about this big event, so that as many people as possible will be with us in heaven.

The Bible says in Ephesians 2:4-7  That God is looking forward to us getting to heaven, because He want to show us grace, kindness and how much He loves us.  I hope you are watching for His return, but I also hope you are busy tell others of this great promise of Jesus' return.

Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries

Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Scripture Reading:  Matthew 27: 20-44

Focus Verse:  Matthew 27: 24  "Pilate saw that he wasn't getting anywhere and that a riot was developing.  So he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd saying, I am innocent of the blood of this man.  The responsibility is yours!"

Every person must decide who Jesus is for themselves and what they will do with Him.  He is either a liar, crazy, or He is Lord.  The people thought Jesus should prove who He was and save Himself by coming down off the cross.  But instead He proved who He was by raising Himself from the dead and coming out of the tomb.

Pilate made a big mistake by listening to the public opinion and what the crowd wanted.  He washed his hands of the matter and did what was easy rather than what was right.  Every person on earth will either accept Him or reject Him, confess Him or deny Him.  Only two choices.  You must make the decision yourself.  You might say "I just won't make any decision", but to make no decision is to reject Him, and by that decision you will spend an eternity in a place called hell.

Jesus went to the cross so that no person should ever go to hell. Choose Jesus, choose life today.  Jesus is the Son of God, the Redeemer of all humanity.  Repent of your sins and come to Him.  He is waiting for you.

Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries

Laughing all the way to Heaven

Bible reading: Psalm 139

Focus verse: Proverbs 29:25..."The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe."

            For many years of my life I was worried about what people thought of me.  I covered my insecurity many times with humor.  I thought if I could make people laugh at what I said they really would never know the real me.

Believe it or not, it worked.  The problem was it didn't last and I was worn out trying to be someone I really was not.  Laughter is great but it must come from a sincere heart not a means of control.

Then, I met Jesus, and I slowly began to find out who I really was "in Him"  My insecurities began to dissolve as I put my trust in The only one who truly knows me, and guess what, I still make people laugh but now it is from my heart and all the glory goes to Lord...not to me.

Stay focused on the one who will keep you safe and you will never have to wear a mask for other people again.  He will make you the "life of His party" !!!

by Nancy Creagh (friend and supporter of Interlocking Ministries)