Day 21 - October 21st

SCRIPTURE:

In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him. Those who eat any kind of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who refuse to eat certain foods also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God. For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and rose again for this very purpose—to be Lord both of the living and of the dead.

So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Romans 14:5-10 (NLT)

KEY VERSE:

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (v. 8)

THOUGHTS:

In my finite mind I struggle to understand the concept of forever. I love life and living each day to its fullest. And yet, I realize that as I grow older the days of my life are definitely numbered and I have a lot more behind me that I do in front of me. While realizing that, I live with the knowledge that when I die, I get to go to live forever with the Lord because I am His possession. Everything that I have in this world is temporary except for the love of the Lord, and it is forever. So, live or die, either way I win. Thank You, Lord! Now to help my family, friends, and loved ones get ready to go…

PRAYER:

Forever Father, thank You for saving me from my life of sin and setting my feet on the Solid Rock, Christ Jesus. Thank You for His sacrifice on the cross for my sins. I look forward with anticipation to the day that I get to add my voice to the choir of heaven and sing Your praises forever. Until then, let my life honor You and help me share with others the Good News of Christ’s amazing love wherever I go for as long I You give me breath. In the strong name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.