Do not take things for granted:

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The word of God is real as it revives both the physical and nonphysical aspect of an individual who has tremendous faith and trust in the Lord. It is crucial to understand that promises of God mentioned in the bible are strictly for those who love Him – or else, many frustrations possibly on its way. At the same time the bible confirms those who love Him should obey His commands – it reads in John 14:23-24, NIV-Bible; “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.”

The Bible is basically imploring all the true believers to sustain their obedience to the word of God – as their righteousness should turn naturally a proclamation on what they believe and act. Certainly, those displays of submission invite attention, as God brings addition to the family of the believers. As our weak bodies are entrusted in the love and kindness of the Lord, heed on troubles and issues of this life could be neglected, while the bearer holds incredible hope since God is in control. It is written in Psalms 103:9-14; “He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” Mind you folks, these above verses are not to be preached in public; instead it is the understanding and realization of a true believer how God takes care of His people. In other words, the above content is strictly for those who love and fear the Lord.

Therefore, treat Lord’s business as seriously as you treat yourself precious. Thoughtfully, He created you for a reason nothing but His own reason. According to the bible, true believers were bought with a price and thus have no choice reciprocally, but His choice alone. It’s better to be a slave to God than to be something else – as it is written in 1 Corinthians 7:23; “You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings.” Amen.