How to know if you know God?

 1 John 4:7-8

7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

To know if you know God the word tells us here we must love others. If we do not love others in word and deed then the bible says we do not know God.

So do you love others? Even those that are tough to love? According to the bible this will let you know if you know God or not!

Think on that!

Tom

All glory to God!

 1 Corinthians 10:31

31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Think on this verse today. Everything you do...can you give glory to God about? obviously if we have a sin in our life we can not give glory to God for that so it must be removed and repented of. 

Then do we we give God the glory for everything in life? He deserves it for all is His including you if you are a follower of Jesus!

So give God the glory and make sure you are right with Him!!!

Tom

Are you drawing near to God?

 James 4:8a

8a  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

It is pretty simple....work on your relationship with God, and draw closer to Him and He will draw closer to you!

How do you do that?

1. Read your bible and think about what you are reading.

2. Pray. Spend much time talking to God and letting God talk to you.

3. Obey. Do what God tells you in His Word and through the Holy Spirit.

Do these and you will draw closer to God!

Tom

Shine!

 Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1

Jesus has come and defeated death and sin. now He sits in heaven awaiting His time to come back and get those who put their faith in Him! He is the Light of the world and since you have that light dwelling inside you it is time to arise and shine for Him!!! Proclaim Him and serve Him for ever!!!

Oh what an honor it is to Shine for Jesus!!!! Praise Him!!!

Tom

Where everything starts!

 I thought this quote was on point:

Greg Stier

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 If you don’t believe the first 10 words of the Bible, you’ll probably struggle with the other 727, 959.

If you don't believe God created everything and is in control of all then His Word, the bible, will mean very little to you. However if you do believe then the Word of God should be very important to you and you should get to know it frontwards and backwards so you can obey it!!!

Tom

Light and love

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Christmas lights!

 Christmas lights are beautiful as they light up the night. Take your family and go check some out around your town. To me the lights remind me of this verse:

John 8:12

12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

As you look at the Christmas lights remember Jesus is the light in a dark world. Those who put their faith in Jesus have life eternally and will reign with Him in glory will He will be the light forever! Praise the Lord!

Tom