Words of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 16 Dec 2011

Words of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 16 Dec 2011

Nailed to the cross - the unknown the uncertain Hebrews 6:16-20 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His promise very clear to the heirs of what was promised, He confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. There is one thing in life that we can be certain of - Jesus Christ our Lord will return. Jesus is our anchor for our souls. Only our Lord Jesus Christ plants us firmly and securely even through the uncertainties of life. However, everything else in life is uncertain. Life is definitely filled with surprises, twists, and turns. Today, the Lord our God wants us to nail our uncertainties and the unknowns to the cross with confidence. It is time we trust everything to God and let Him lead. 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. If we cannot comprehend the importance in nailing our uncertainties and unknowns to the cross, then I believe we are still trying to control and lead our own lives. Everything done in our own hands does not please God no matter how perfect we may try to be. When we are able to nail everything to the cross of Jesus, this is when we are prepared for whatever is thrown our way; especially the surprises. Surprises in life hits us when we least expected it, at an hour unknown, and when many of us are unprepared. Those who have and know how to nail everything to the cross will be able to respond righteously, with God by our side and leading us every step of the way. However, those who do not nail their uncertainties to the cross will face every single battle not knowing if their steps forward glorifies God or not. The time and date of our death is unknown, when we will walk into our promise, destiny and calling is also unknown. If we do not know how to nail everything to the cross, then it will be very hard to understand and know what is important to God. Time is held in the hands of God and He leads and directs our every step forward. The promises of God over our lives never return void. His promises are yes and amen. It is never easy to walk and live in uncertainty which is why nailing our uncertain moments to the cross of Jesus is so important. There will always be times of uncertainty. Uncertain moments in life can either fill our hearts with doubt, hesitation, and ambiguity, or we can live every day fulfilled and with complete fullness because Jesus Christ our Lord leads our every step. The choice of how we live is ours, I pray we would make the right decision. � 2011 Lee Shaun Tzen

Thank you for reading these devotionals and I will be away for one week

Dear faithful readers of this daily devotional,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to read these devotions. I am writing this email to inform you that I will be away for one week. I am not sure if I will have access to the Internet, but I will do my very best to continue to send out these daily words faithfully.

It is my prayer that God would continue to bless you and your family. We are drawing to the end of 2011 and I pray we would get excited for 2012. Let us stand firmly planted and rooted in God's Holy Word.

Once again, thank you for taking the time out of your schedules to read these devotions.

Merry Christmas!

Lee Shaun Tzen