Friday 13 October 2017

Today Reminder (Bright and early) – 13 October 2017



A reminder for today
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. (1 Thessalonians 5:15)

I am up early today, because there is just too much to do. So, I am writing to you from a quiet and dark Pretoria. I loved to say that an early bird catches the worm. It is so important that you start your day with Jesus. The world is full of evil and evil is just waiting to hurt your heart and bring you down. Paul writes here that we should never repay evil with evil, but that we should rather seek and follow that which is good. 

Now I would say Paul wants us to follow that which Jesus showed us by the good that He did and the way He lived here on earth. It is also important that we seek good both for ourselves and for all other. Now, when you are an early bird and you start your day with Jesus, you are giving yourself armour against evil and a window to good. 

Today is Friday the 13th, and to me just another day, but this is a day for evil and weird beliefs. It is scary how many people will allow the enemy a foothold on a day like this and believe all kinds of nonsense just because everybody does it. The enemy is going to have a laugh at all of them, but with us he is going to fall short. You see for us this day is just another day given to us by the grace of our Lord. It has no meaning other than the mercy and love of our creator and God.

Therefore, today I give you a small challenge. Start your day with Jesus and do only good. By that I mean speak only what is good and uplifting to other and do not allow evil to hinder your journey. Speak life over other and steer well away from saying anything bad. Repay evil with good and you will see how evil will perish. Love overcomes all. Out of love Jesus broke the ties of sin and defeated this world. Let us show Him today and break the hold of the enemy over people.

Lord, this is the day you made and nothing should alter that. Let us show you to all and break the grip of the enemy over your people. Let us use love and to repay all and let us speak life over all. Let us bring glory to you in all that we do today. In Jesus name.

Have an awesome day, dear friend of Jesus. 

Cheers

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