Go two miles with Jesus

Matthew 5:41
If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.

This Sunday, our memory verse was Matthew 5:41.   Bro. Kurt Pace, preached on this very scripture and the Holy Spirit has been beating me over the head with it ever since. 

I'm confessing there are some sermons that I usually have forgotten by the time the car hits the driveway of the church. Oh, but not this Sunday. 

There is so many times that when I am asked to do something, I do the very least I can do to get by.  But, man, after Bro. Kurt's message, I've been looking at things so different.   Jesus said go two miles. Another way I think of it is do more than you are asked. 

Our preacher gave so many examples that stuck in my head but what intrigued me most was the history behind the scripture.  The Roman soilders had a right to order anyone to carry their bags for them a mile. After the mile, they were relieved of this duty.  Whew!   Can you imagine carrying the heavy equipment of a soilder? I probably couldn't even pick it  up, much less carry it a mile.

But then, Jesus said carry it two miles.There are so many things that I have to do daily that I don't want to do. I do bare minimal.   Mainly because I can get by with it. But now that I know that it pleases God to better, I want to.  That doesn't mean that I won't fail. I already have this morning.  But with God's mercy and grace, I want to strive to please him to do the best no matter what it is; even, cleaning the bathroom.   I hope the Spirit leads you today.  

Syble Schitoskey: Scripture for today

Syble Schitoskey: Scripture for today: If you have heart for God:  Know, obey, share Him, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:3-5, 2 Peter 3:9,  Sent Jesus, 

Syble Schitoskey: Scripture for today

Syble Schitoskey: Scripture for today: If you have heart for God:  Know, obey, share Him, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:3-5, 2 Peter 3:9,  Sent Jesus, 

Scripture for today

If you have heart for God:  Know, obey, share Him, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:3-5, 2 Peter 3:9,  Sent Jesus, 

Your thoughts of God

How often do you think about God during the day? Does a day go by without talking to Him? Do you hear what He is saying? Listen closely there is something very important that He wants you to hear. Shalom

New International Version (©1984)
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.




Be Glad In Trials


We have heard in sermons, through teachings, and by friends, to count it all joy during our trials.   It's even in black and white written in the Lord's word....  count it all joy during trials and tribulation.   So, after the preaching and teaching, where do we stand when we face trials?

Even though we look a major events as "the trials", we face a daily trial when living as a christian. Any problem, situation, treatment or just getting out of bed can be considered the start of a trial.   How we act or respond to a situation, big or small, is our trial.  The Lord warned us...   " count it all joy when we face trials...."  It only brings me to believe that trials are meant to be. 

So how do we count it JOY?  Only through the blood of Jesus!   He is our Peace and Comfort during the craziness.  

Without Jesus, the trials of life will never have peace or joy. If you are not a Christian, I encourage you to go to the Lord in pray and except him into your heart. Find the peace and joy through His grace.

Renewing Blog

Recently, I have been thinking of renewing my blogg. The main idea of the site will remain the same, with prayers, devotions, and uplifting articles. However, to put a little youth and fun to the site, I'm looking at adding a Kid's Corner. This area will offer to children a chance to show their creativity in writing. My niece has already volunteered to enter some fun articles. Hopefully, I will quickly learn to add pictures and make the site more exciting looking.