AS WE READ THROUGH THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE IT IS NECESSARY THAT WE TRY TO APPLY THE MESSAGES AND THE PRINCIPLES HE GIVES US TO THE WAY WE LIVE AND HANDLE OUR LIVES. BELOW ARE THREE PRINCIPLES FOR MATTHEW.
PRINCIPLE #1: Our God accepts full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him. Verse 7:24 in Matthew says: ” Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on a solid rock.” We should build our life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. When we do, we have the assurance of him meeting our needs. He already knows our thoughts and our needs as told to us in verse 6:32 in Matthew: ” These things dominate the thoughts of the unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all of your needs.”
PRINCIPLE #2: God blesses us so that we can bless others. Our God is a giving God. He is able to bless us beyond what we think he can. When he does bless us, he expects us to be a blessing to others. He wants to use us to help others. He wants us to do so freely and not grudgingly. What he has given us he can quickly take away. Matthew 10:8 says: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received.”
PRINCIPLE #3: The eager anticipation of our Lord’s return keeps us living productive lives. Our Lord is returning soon. We don’t know the day or the time. Most people live lives that they feel are presentable to Jesus when they meet Him. Just like the ten bridesmaids we have to be prepared. Matthew 25:13 says: ” So you too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or the hour of my return.” How do you want to meet your Lord? Are you saved? Are you living a life that allows the Lord to work in your Life? Are you praying and praising Him faithfully? If not, the time is getting short but not too late! Find good teaching and develop good relationships with fellow believers. Find a church that teaches the true word of God and his Salvation message. Our Lord is returning soon!
PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!
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