Your Final Journey! Have you made your reservations?

Years ago, my husband and I decided to take a quick week-end “get away trip” to Niagara Falls.  Relatives volunteered to take care of our baby girl.  We were sure one of the many hotels would have a room for us.  Upon our arrival, we discovered that all of the rooms were booked!  It was a 4th of July week-end.  Our choices were to sit in a hotel lobby near the check-in desk in case someone with a reservation was a “no show”, a cancellation was called in, or we could sleep in our car in the parking lot.  We chose the lobby and several hours later they had a cancellation.  We then decided to reserve that room for two nights.  A “no brainer” or a lesson learned?

 

Many people today are heading for eternity with no reservations, thinking that their good works will get them into heaven. But to have eternal life you must believe in, trust in, rely on and cling to Jesus Christ.

 

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”    

This verse also implies that whoever does not believe in Him shall perish and have everlasting death.  Jesus Himself further explains this to Thomas in John 14:6 - 

“I am the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.” 

Matthew 6:33 gives us this advice:  

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.”  

You need to turn from your sin and commit your life to Christ and follow Him to be saved. If you have never felt the need to do this, it is not too late!

 

How to receive Christ: 

    1. Admit your need. (That you are a sinner)

    2. Be willing to turn from your sins.(Repent)

    3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.

    4. Through prayer invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit.

 

What to pray:

    Dear God,

    I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness.

    I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins.

    I am now willing to turn from my sins.

    I now invite Jesus Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Savior.

    I am willing, by God’s strength, to follow and obey Jesus Christ as the Lord of my life.

 

If you sincerely asked Jesus Christ to come into your life the Bible says:  

1 John 5:11-13 – “And this is the testimony:  God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; and he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.  I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that  you have eternal life.”

 

Reservation Confirmed!

Thank you for reading this.

Granny Witt

Is your light hidden or in full view for all to see?

Jesus uses His followers to influence unbelievers to trust in Him. Is your light shining brightly enough to attract their attention? When they are in trouble or have an illness in their families, do they call you to pray for them? Are you caring and loving in their time of need? Are you blindly following a crowd who are going in the wrong direction? Or, do you stop, look and listen to what God’s word is telling you to do?

Matthew 5:14,15 – “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand and it gives light to all who are in the house.” 

 Dare to be different! Because you are!

1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of the darkness into His marvelous light.” 

Ephesians 5:8 – “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” 

II Chronicles 16:18 – “Give thanks unto the Lord and tell others of His deeds.” 

 I used to walk in darkness, but Jesus set me free. 
 I can now reflect His light that He has given me. 
 I pray that all who I know will walk in His light. 
 And all of the darkness will quickly take flight. 

 Thank you for reading this,
Granny Witt

Light Dispels the Gloom

The Christmas lights are back in storage  The bare Christmas tree is waiting by the curb to be hauled away.  This is when most of us notice how grey and gloomy it is outside.  And it is!  But it is what is inside us that counts.

Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.”  

Psalm 119:105 – “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”  

Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.”

Are we letting our problems overshadow God’s Light and Glory in our lives?  When others look at us, do they see the light of Jesus shining through our eyes?  Or, do they see and sense a heavy burden upon our countenance?  When others listen to us, do they hear faith, hope and trust in our words? Or, do they hear a doubting, questioning, insincere spirit in our conversation? Take the time to stop, look and listen to ourselves.  How are we being portrayed to this dark world?  Are we shedding the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and living out our Hope and Faith in Him?

  

Light has to have a source of power.   God is our source of power and we can tap into His Power by reading His Word and following His leading.  Zero power comes from a flashlight with no battery.  Try not paying your electric bill and see how long they will supply light to your home.  Yet many choose to live their lives without the source of our true light.  

John 1:9 – “That was the true Light which lights every man that comes into the world.” There are many copies made of originals and many shadows of the real thing.  But, we can be sure that Jesus is the true light in everyone’s life. 

All of us who know and follow Jesus should be an example to those who do not know Him.  

2 Corinthians 2:15,16 – “For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” 

What an awesome responsibility God has given us.  Our actions and words represent the Spirit of God in us.

My prayer is: 

Dear Lord,

Let me proceed with caution as I venture out every day.

Help me shed Your Light about me as I go along my way.

I pray the world of darkness will be drawn to your light.

When they see the love of Jesus right within their sight.

May they all grasp the truth of Your Word.

By,through me, what they have seen and heard.

 

Thank you for reading this.

Granny Witt 

Specific Scriptures for Specific Situations

Forty one years ago, as a new follower of Jesus Christ,I quickly learned that every aspect of my life was covered by a scripture relating to what was going on in my life at that time.  As I literally lived this out and allowed God to show me His solution to any problem as it arose, these scriptures were added to my daily prayer time.  They are still relevant today.  I am blessed with the opportunity to share them with you.  

We all go through periods when we are doubting, fearful and worrisome.  They all seem to sum up the message from Psalm 37: "Do not worry, Do not fret,  Commit your ways  to the Lord."    

                    

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His Purpose.”

 

Lack of trust in God and uneasy about the future:  

Psalm 112:7 – “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”  Result: You can always trust God to only allow what is best for you.

 

Worrying about something that you have no control over:

Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”  Result:  You can let go and let God take care of the problem.

 

Fearful of someone or something:

Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all of my fears.”

II Timothy 1:7 – “For God does not give us the spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind.”  

Result:  Pray and ask the Lord to provide  His protection in this situation and believe that He will.

 

To overcome a sin pattern in your life, such as a Critical Spirit in speech and thoughts:

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O, Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer.”  

Psalm 94:11 – “The Lord knows the thoughts of man.  That they are futile.”

 

As we enter into this new year not knowing what our future holds, may we embrace this spiritual advice from the Word of God in our hearts and minds and in our actions.  

Matthew 10:16 – “Behold I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves.  Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”

 

Thank you for reading this.

Granny Witt