Tuesday June 26, 2012 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Jesus asked "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me" so we'd never have to-

2-When Jesus was on the cross he invited God to treat him like he would treat us for our sin, so sin purging judgement flowed over the sinless Son of God-

3-We were not asked to write the drama of redemption but are asked to respond to it-

4-On Easter morning the sun is up and the son is out-

5-Jesus tomb stone was not moved so he could come out but so the women could see in-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If they laugh at you because you are different, laugh at them became they are the same-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A river cuts through a rock not because of it's power but it's persistence-

 

DID YOU KNOW-IBM's motto is "Think"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did baby Jesus have any "special" something about him that others could tell he was divine?

2-At the time of the Holy Family return to Israel from Egypt, did Mary have any other children?

3-How old was Jesus when the Holy Family settled in Nazareth?

4-When the Holy Family made the trip to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover, did Mary have any more children?

5-How did Joseph provide for his family while traveling to, living in and traveling from Egypt?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-When Steven was brought to trial, what was the charge against him?

Yesterday's answer-The lame man Peter and John had healed   Acts 4:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 19:16-22

¹⁶ A man came to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to have life forever?"

 ¹⁷ Jesus answered, "Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. But if you want to have life forever, obey the commands."

 ¹⁸ The man asked, "Which commands?"

   Jesus answered, " 'You must not murder anyone; you must not be guilty of adultery; you must not steal; you must not tell lies about your neighbor; ¹⁹ honor your father and mother;^[a]and love your neighbor as you love yourself.' "^[b]

 ²⁰ The young man said, "I have obeyed all these things. What else do I need to do?"

 ²¹ Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. If you do this, you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me."

 ²² But when the young man heard this, he left sorrowfully, because he was rich.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we want to grow in the grace and knowledge imparted to us through the teachings of Jesus and Your faithful servants who were inspired by the Holy Spirit. We know this involves much more than simply reading the Scriptures, but it includes meditating and memorizing principles and portions of the inspired text. It includes saying “no to ungodliness and worldly passions and living self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” As our world continues the slide into decadence and self-indulgence, it means that we, with great intention, set our heart’s desires on that which is pure and holy so that we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen.

I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-