Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life. -John 6:54
What a great and holy promise. Eternal life to all who partake of the precious Body & Blood of Our Lord. Our hearts should almost burst in anticipation of our reception of Holy Communion and the promise He speaks of. Let us never let a day pass that we don't thank God for this wondrous secrament!
"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God" -Matthew 22:21
In this passage we hear a very important message. We are told, as members of a nation, to support it and obey authority. More importantly we are told to give to God what belongs to Him. He gave us life & everything we have. Isn't it our obligation to give our entire being to Him in love and service? How will we do this today?
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and the endurance of Christ.
-2 Thessalonians 3:5
How strong these words are as the year draws to a close. Have we allowed God to direct us to love as He loves? To view everyone we encounter as beloved of God? Only then will we have the endurance which will bring us to the eternal joys of heaven!