Heaven cheers you on!

Why does it seem that very often when we are going through a circumstance we have a crowd watching up? Sometimes we'd rather the crowd wasn't there as often we take to heart what they might think when we mess up. We fear the rejection of men.

But this is just the away team...the home team is also watching you, and they're cheering you on.

Jesus talks about a great crowd of angels that rejoiced when you were saved (Luke 15:7)

We are also encouraged by the writer of Hebrews thus:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1)

In all circumstances, know that the legions of heaven are chanting your name, exhorting you to keep going. A round of applause for you dear reader. Hold fast: God and heaven sing over you!

Is God watching us from a distance?

A few weeks ago we were visiting my Mum & Dad in Carlisle. During one of our excursions my Mum had a CD playing in the car by Bette Midler. A lyric in one of the songs was "God is watching us, from a distance". As we heard this my wife looked at me and smiled as if saying, "how sweet". Granted, it could be said that the song was indeed sweet.

However, I didn't like the message the song was giving about God and so I wanted to set this straight.

The Bible - the living word of God, God breathed and inspired - is God speaking to us about who He is. In one such verse in John's gospel, Jesus states:

"If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." John 14:23

So, God is not watching us from a distance, but indeed if you love the Lord and follow him, He will make His home in your heart. What an awesome thing! Almighty God who put the stars into space will live in your heart by His Holy Spirit if you give your life to Him.

Now as you read this, I want you to do something for me. Yes, it may be silly but when you say something out loud there is a certain power in your words. Ready? Place your hand on your heart and say to God:

"Lord, you have made your home in my heart because I love you and I have made you Lord of my life. Thank you Father, thank you Jesus that you live in me"

Now, let me know how you felt when you said that. Leave a comment, and God bless you.

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