In the Book of Romans Paul makes it clear that he is not ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16) and that God has a very pure love for us because, “While we were still sinners Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).  “We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19”. He teaches us that it is by the blood of Jesus we are justified and saved from the wrath of God (Romans 5:9).  Paul also makes it clear that it is not our place to repay evil for evil and that God is the one who will judge those that have sinned.  He teaches us that salvation is a free gift that is given to us through Christ and was accomplished through His sacrifice on the cross. Salvation is, “Not of works, lest any man should boast. – Ephesians 2:9”. Praise God for His grace and love. Amen.

I found the appearance of Gabriel and other angels, and how people reacted to angels to be very interesting.  First Gabriel appears to Zechariah, who would be the father of John the Baptist. When Zechariah saw Gabriel, he was very afraid. (Luke 1:12) While Zechariah was in the temple the priests entered to burn incense and they found him there and he could not speak which was because he had doubted the angel’s words.  The angel had revealed to him that his son would be no ordinary child but would be a great prophet who would, “Go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way” (Luke 1:76).  When he finished his time in the temple, he went home.  Soon after his wife Elizabeth who was previously barren became pregnant.

We should be devoted to the Lord. Matthew 28:19 teaches that we should preach the Gospel. God can give us strength to spread His word. The Holy Spirit in us guides us into all truth and helps us to know God better. Our thoughts at times can be evil but God is good and without sin. We are forgiven through the blood of Jesus. We should let Christ’s will be done in us so that we can follow His plan. Amen

God is here and if we repent He is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins, and make us clean. Jesus is the only way to be right before God. Through Jesus we are forgiven and seen as perfect before God. While we are not perfect Jesus died for us and stands in the gap between God and us. We can only be forgiven through Christ. “And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 9:22”. The blood of Jesus dying in our place on the cross is what saves us from damnation in hell. Amen

God is calling us in these last days to trust in Him and not be ignorant. “Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; – 1 Corinthians 10:1”. We should study God’s words carefully. Acts 17:11 says, “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”. As Christian’s we can have confidence that God will keep His promise and give the gift of eternal life to all those that accept Him. When we have God in us we should not live worldly lives. When we accept Christ our spirit is dead and buried with Him, we are a new creation. We should serve God in truth and trust that His power will be upon us. We should have joy in tough times that the power of God might be upon us. The joys and sorrow of life are for a short time but God’s promises are eternal.

God loves us and we love Him. “We love him, because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:19”. According to Hebrews 11:6 God is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. We should focus our hearts on God and be thankful for His Gospel. 1 Corinthians 15:4 says, “And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” We need to realize that Jesus is coming back soon to bring a New Heaven and a New Earth called New Jerusalem which comes down from Heaven Revelation 3:12 says this and also says ” I will write upon him my new name”. He will give us names to designate our existence, nature, and responsibility in the Kingdom. The only way to overcome sin is through the blood of Jesus Christ and His mercy which He has upon those who are saved when we enter Heaven we shall be without sin through Christ Jesus. We need to always remember that our God is a mighty God. He is a God of miracles and with Him all things are possible. “Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”

The Bible teaches that God loves us and will keep His promises. “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise… 2 Peter 3:9”. God has promised Heaven to all those that believe and receive Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 says, “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 2:6”. Christ brings hope and peace in the midst of uncertainty. God’s timeless promises intersect with the challenges and triumphs of our lives today.

According to John 11:9 if you walk in Jesus then you are the light of this World.  Jesus is perfect, and cares about each and everyone of us.  We should follow God with a willing heart and always remember that God is a loving God. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16”.

The Lord Jesus is the only way to Heaven. God is truthful so He keeps His promise of eternal life for everyone that accepts Him. Jesus loves us more than we can imagine and wants the best for us in our lives. God’s judgements are full of compassion and God forgives us of our sins only through Jesus. When God looked down at Jesus on the cross He knew that someday you and I would be born and given the chance to accept Him. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. God became the Son of Man so that we could be called sons of God. The Lord will help us with our challenges in our life. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” There is nothing we can’t do with God’s help. Amen

The Bible is a great book; it’s a book of miracles.  It teaches us many things about God and His people.  The Bible is made up of sixty six books.  These books were written by over forty men.  It has an amazing record of accuracy and is a testimony to billions that God is real.  My hope is that God will make Himself real to you.  We need to have faith and wait on God.  Rely on God and He will open doors in your life.  “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. – 2 Peter 1:21”. The Word of God is eternal because it never changes, God also never changes. Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”.