From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 6:02 AM

Subject: 8-16-23 THOUGHTS

8-16-23   THOUGHTS  

Jesus himself gives us powerful thoughts this morning.  There’s more to life than we see!  We get lulled into one step at a time, stuff-process living.  Providing for a quality of life based on fleshly desires is often WHAT WE SEE!  Jesus gives us BETTER information.  LIVE BY FAITH and BE READY for the coming of the Lord!    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you don’t owe!  Today’s thoughts end with  “SEEK FIRST and BE READY”!     The “SEEK FIRST”,  and the  “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL...” (Deut 6:5 area) are the same!  We must live a PRIORITIZED, FOCUSED, DILIGENT LIFE!  GOD FIRST... NOT ME! 

I must always be “dressed in readiness”.  

Luke 12:22-35   And He said to His disciples, "For this reason I say to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on.  23  "For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24  "Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds!  25  "And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span?  26  "If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?  27  "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.  28  "But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith! 29  "And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. 30  "For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.  31  "But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.  32  "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. 33  "Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. 34  "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   35  "Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.

My Prayer:
Help us Lord, to be dressed in readiness always.  Awaken us and make us alert Your truths. Give us the perception to see the realness of life as You see it!  Give us the power of discipline to choose the right, always.  We want a closer walk with You, O Father.  Grow our desire level to the fullest, that we might become mature children seeking first things first!  Arouse our hearts and our minds to pray in the Spirit with power.  Teach us to pray.  May our fellowship abound as our love increases for each other and for You.  Make us alive, God, to produce fruit.      In Jesus’ name,     Amen.