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 So what is the difference between Information as opposed to Revelation? While Information is almost generally observable or measured and categorized as a “fact” of some sort, Revelation can be defined as the unveiling of new information that was previously unknown. While these sometimes surprising “new facts” can come through scientific discovery or investigative reporting, there is actually a third, more significant type of revelation - Divine Revelation. This is what the Apostle Paul was referring to in today’s scripture. Divine Revelation is God’s supernatural impartation of disclosure for humanity. It is an uncovering of Divine truth which comes from the Holy Spirit given to our spirit and our soul (our mind). It is very important to understand that while anyone can read, study and gather loads of “facts,” not everyone can receive Divine Revelation. This only comes when we fellowship with the Lord in His Word, pray, praise, listen for His voice, and worship Him; in other words...
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 The return of Christ to rule and judge the world will be the most significant event in history. When that day comes, the Bible says that there will be two groups of people left on earth, and they will be distinguishable by the MARK that is placed on them. One group will be asked to accept a mark on the right hand or the forehead by the Anti-Christ, but those that refuse the 'Mark of the Beast' God will save and write a new name on their foreheads. Jesus says in Matthew 13 that the former group will be taken into everlasting banishment away from God (Matthew 13:41,42) but “The righteous (shall) shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” (v43) The next thing Jesus said was: “He Who Has Ears to HEAR, Let Him HEAR.” As Billy Graham famously and repeatedly said, “Today is the Day of DECISION,” and what you choose to HEAR, BELIEVE, and DECIDE is a choice everyone makes either consciously or unconsciously. Jesus said that as the Good Shepherd that 'His Sheep Hear His...
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 A restaurant chef is talking to a chicken, and he asks the chicken, “People are coming in for lunch, but I’m not sure if they want egg-salad sandwiches or fried chicken. What do you suggest?” On Sundays, many church-going Christians are like that chicken! They are willing to make an easy contribution of their time and attention for one hour a week, but being fully committed to live a godly life every day is not on the menu. Jesus spoke about commitment and what it means to be his disciple in very direct terms. He said that it required taking up your cross daily, forsaking things in your life that encumber and beset, and to count the cost of what it really means to invest your life as his disciple. Following Christ and living a godly life is not easy in a world where there are constant distractions pulling you from every direction. Even the word DISCIPLE implies and requires DISCIPLINE and is not for the weak or fainthearted. It is a commitment that requires much more than tacet pa...
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In today’s account from the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, the Jews in Israel were in a dilemma. Because of the great corruption among the people and their disobedience to God, their nation was weakened both spiritually and militarily. In threat of imminent invasion, instead of getting their spiritual selves together and repenting for their sin they consoled themselves in the promises of false prophets that promised that peace, not destruction, was at hand. This is human nature in action, because often when people are faced with the unknown or are in difficult situations a natural tendency is not to face the facts, but instead hold to a  HOPE  that  'Everything Will (somehow) Be All Right.' Many people hold this same thinking about what happens after they die. Instead of getting right with God, they choose to HOPE that everything will (somehow) 'Just Work Out' because doesn’t heaven await all that do good?? And everything will also (somehow) be  'OK?' That may ...
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 It is always a boost when someone speaks an encouraging word. Into our life! Like when your Mom or Dad said, “I believe in you!” or a good friend uttered needed words of affirmation in a tough time of “Don’t give up! You can do it!” or a teacher who praised you for doing something well. You see, just as honey is sweet to the taste as it comes into the body, words sweetly spoken and received minister to the spirit. Words of encouragement and positivity are powerful ways to bless others and also create an environment in the world of wholeness and peace. Friend, at every opportunity Choose Sweet Words! Reflect that just as words of encouragement and affirmation gave you what you needed in a time you needed it, that you likewise can pass that same uplifting spirit upon others. God Bless Your Day Jesus Loves You NotesOnLife.org Subscribe via email — Search @getnotesonlife #Kindness #Gentleness #Affirmation #Support #Blessed #Jesus #Christ #life #love #Christian #Bible #WordOfGod #LifeN...
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A popular phrase today is FOMO, the   “Fear Of Missing Out.”   This is especially true in this fast-moving age when you don’t want to lose out on riding the wave of the next big tech stock or crypto currency explosion or not be first on having or doing the latest tech. Jesus met a young man that had everything - position, power, and money - but when asked if he would give it all up to follow Christ he declined because he was afraid to “Miss Out” on all the great stuff he was enjoying in his life - and many in our modern-day world are no different. For many of us, especially those living in first-world societies the convenience and luxury of life IS indeed appealing. Elegant homes, luxurious cars, fine clothes and high-profile lifestyles - as nice as they are - are a powerful draw away from the long-term view of the distinction between mortal life and immortal life. Like the 'Rich Young Ruler' in today’s scripture verse, the allure of life in the  Here-And-Now  can ea...
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At first glance, it’s easy to interpret today’s verse that if you do not 'Work Out Your Faith' by doing acts of service then you are deceiving yourself about what it takes to be a Christian and be saved. Taken by itself that seems clear, but in order to really understand what the Bible teaches it’s always important to compare scripture with scripture. For example, Ephesians 2:8 says that “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” and Acts 16:31 tells us that all that is needed to be saved is to believe in Christ. That’s all that the thief on the cross next to Christ did! He did no 'Good Works' of service to God in his life, yet by his simple confession of faith, he also was saved. So given that, let’s take a look at this verse instead this way… What if the question is “What Part Of The 'True' of 'Do' means to You?” That is, what is your attitude about what 'doing' does for your relationship and pe...
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