The Eternal God

Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God. — Psalm 90:2, 4

God is eternal.

He was before the earth was created.

Even before the mountains came into existence.

Before God brought the world into existence.

He was and is the eternal God.

Providing for the birds and the creatures of the sea.

Caring for us daily.

Be Patient Toward All

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all. — 1 Thessalonians 5:13 

Abby and I had a fun time at the beach on Friday.

We probably stayed in the water at least 45 minutes, it was so warm.

Then we walked along the beach and took time for a selfie.

I wore my big hat so I wouldn't get burned.

God's Word urges us to comfort those who are discouraged.

To help the weak.

And to be patient toward everyone.

Patience is a virtue, but it's also hard to do consistently.

So when Paul urged the people of Thessalonica to be patient, he know they would need God's help to make it happen.

Just as we need His help today.

Put on the Breastplate of Faith

But since we are of the day, we must stay sober by putting on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet our hope for salvation. — 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Since we are of the day, we must put on the faith of Jesus, daily.

The breastplate of faith to protect us from satan's arrows.

The love of Jesus to combat anger and discord.

The helmet of salvation to protect us from evil.

And to keep our thoughts focused on God.

Asking Him to guide us and give us wisdom.

Encourage One Another

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Encourage one another.

Build up each other.

Yesterday Abby and I headed over to La Jolla shores for the afternoon.

The beach was beautiful and the day was sunny.

The water was chilly at first but then warmed up the more we swam.

We had a great time together enjoying the day.

God has blessed us.

 

A Gentle Response

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. — Proverbs 15:1

Sometimes it's difficult to give a gentle response when someone says something unkind or treats others badly.

I feel like lashing out instead of responding with gentleness.

In that moment, I just have to bite my tongue and ask God for wisdom.

So I don't blurt out the first thing that comes to mind,

And then regret it later when I end up with foot in mouth disease.

But God's Word is true.

A gentle response turns away wrath.

And the opposite is true.

A harsh word stirs up wrath.

Give me a gentle spirit today, Lord.

Christ Will Appear

After Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, to those who eagerly await him he will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation. — Hebrews 9:28

Christ offered himself as a sacrifice in my place.

He bore my sins and the sins of everyone.

And He will come again.

The first time He came to bear our sin on His shoulders.

The next time He comes, he will bring salvation.

He is our hope and our life.

God's People

The residence of God is among human beings. He will live among them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them. — Revelation 21:3

God lives among us.

We will be His people, and God will live among us.

God himself will be with us.

And He will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

Today is June 1st. 

Just a few weeks until summer!

Yesterday we went to see Top Gun Maverick.

Lots of San Diego and California scenes.

Very fun.