TEMPORARY RESIDENTS OF THIS WORLD!

” DEAR FRIENDS, I WARN YOU AS “TEMPORARY RESIDENTS AND FOREIGNERS” OF THIS WORLD TO KEEP AWAY FROM THE WORLDLY DESIRES THAT WAGE WAR AGAINST YOUR VERY SOULS.” 1 PETER 2:11

You and I, as believers in Christ Jesus, are only temporary residents of this world. We are foreigners and are not to live our lives here on this earth as the worldly do. The residents of this world try to convince us to live our lives as they do. We are to stand out. We are to live our lives as Jesus lived his. He was different. He stood out. He lived a life of compassion for others, love for others and a deep desire to heal others, physically, mentally and spiritually. We are to live our lives as a testimony for him. This world lives in a world of fear, doubt and worry. This world creates anger, rage and unforgiveness. We are to recognize those things and sweep from our lives. We are to live a life of trust in our Lord. We must remember that our Lord is with us in and through all situations no matter how big or small. Our faith must continue to be strong. In just a little while our Lord will return, and we will go with him to our permanent home. It is important that we are patient and faithful to the end. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!