Putting Life Back into Perspective: Recent Episodes
Marcus Miller
The purpose of this podcast is to encourage you to view life from the perspective of God’s Word and to pursue a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ!
True love only comes from above, resides within, and is expressed to others in a manner that points everyone’s attention back to God.
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Love is the key to life. True love is a divine quality that transcends human nature. When we speak of love, we refer to God because God is love. God expressed His love toward us by offering His unique Son. Jesus Christ demonstrated his love for us by giving His life. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
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The main centerpiece of the Christian faith is the Bible. From the world’s perspective, the Bible may be a good source of information but not a necessary one. The bottom line is, we cannot function as believers without the Bible. It instructs on how to make it into God’s Kingdom. We need every part of it to deny the flesh, conquer sin, overcome the world, and fulfill our God-given purpose in this life. So, how much do you value the Bible?
This seems to be the anthem for many people in our society. Perhaps, it is inspired by the words of Jesus recorded in the gospel according to Matthew 7:1, “Judge not that ye be not judged”. Jesus’ message was not about identification but condemnation. In other words, don’t condemn (sentence) others or else you will be condemned (sentenced). The truth is, just because I identify you with the behavior that you keep does not mean I am judging or condemning you. The Bible does not prohibit me from recognizing who you are, but it does warn me against condemning you because of the condition you are in.
Puzzles come in many different shapes and sizes. Each piece has a unique set of features and is necessary in order to make the puzzle complete. When each piece is positioned properly, all of the connecting pieces compliment each other to reveal the bigger picture. Ultimately, God’s plan is the bigger picture of life. Similar to a puzzle, every believer is like an individual piece that fits within God’s master plan. We should position ourselves properly according to His divine purpose. Only then will we become a compliment to God’s overall masterpiece.
Jesus is coming back soon! We should look forward to going back with Him. But until then, we need to prepare ourselves and stay alert. We should watch out for danger along the way. We must avoid the temptation that Satan entices us with. In essence, let us watch with anticipation for Jesus’ return and remain on guard against the threat to our Salvation.
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The Bible assures us that through Jesus Christ, we can confidently approach the throne of grace and say “the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 4:14-16; 13:6
When you pray, wouldn’t you like to be confident that God is listening to you? Only when we are in the correct position of God’s will can we be assured that He will hear our prayers. God will always hear and answer the prayers of the righteous.
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People appreciate truth when it works in their favor. For some, the value of truth diminishes when the conditions are inconvenient, and it seems more justifiable to introduce or accept a lie in its place. Truth is much more than a luxury in life. Truth is the foundation upon which real things and facts are built. Truth is not something we determine, but discover. God will never accept a fabricated, falsified, altered, or modified version of the truth. In the end, we will all appear before the Righteous Judge, Jesus Christ, and His judgment will be based completely upon the truth. Everyone who is compliant with the truth of God can look to inherit the promise of eternal life. But everyone who is not, will be sentenced to eternal damnation.
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Have you ever experienced a bone fracture? If so, then you understand the amount of discomfort and disability that occurs with this injury. Similar to bone fractures, offenses can fracture relationships between members of the body of Christ. They can also damage our relationship with God. Whether we have committed the offense or have been the victim of an offense, we all have a responsibility to act within the reconciliation process. We may not be able to control the response of others, but it does not excuse us from doing our part. It’s time to take action and make things right with our brothers and sisters in Christ, so we can be right with God!
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There is an underlying factor that supports the entire reconciliation infrastructure, and that is love. I am speaking of genuine authentic love that can only come from God. In fact, God is love! There are moments when love is expressed through sacrifice. Sometimes love can be expressed through correction. there are moments when love can be expressed through affection. The fruit (product) of God’s Spirit is love. In all of our endeavors to glorify God, let us always look to Jesus and allow God’s love to shine in and through our lives.
The reconciliation process is never complete without the element of forgiveness. While it may require a great effort, the truth is, we have more to gain than lose by forgiving others. The Bible teaches that if we do not forgive others their trespasses and offenses, then God will not forgive us our trespasses and offenses. Forgiveness is a powerful tool that unlocks unwarranted subsequent chances. Everyone who becomes offended has just as much responsibility to make an effort towards reconciliation as the one who commits the offense.
The Bible is very clear about the importance of reconciliation between humanity and God. But, what about the offenses that occur amongst believers? Does it matter if I offend my brother or sister in Christ? Does it have any impact on my relationship with God? If we desire to connect, progress, mature, develop, and live with God and Christ forever, we must make the attempt to remove the roadblocks and resolve the conflict amongst ourselves.
Sin is an offense to God! Every choice we make has a consequence (sequence of conditions) that follow. Since God is just, He demands nothing short of justice of His creation. The sole intent of justice is to serve the law while exacting reward and punishment for every deed; good or evil. The good news is, it is not God’s desire for anyone to be destroyed. In truth, God already had a plan of redemption for us before the world existed. Now we have an opportunity of a lifetime to be reconciled back to God through Jesus Christ!
Should I or should I not get the COVID-19 vaccination? A man by the name of Andrae Crouch was inspired to published a song in 1973 entitled, “Jesus is the answer”. I submit to you that the answer you are searching for has been, still remains, and will always be Jesus Christ to the glory of God our Father.
God has given each of us a few gifts to help us distinguish between what is good and evil. When we do evil things and are faced with the truth, we find ourselves in a state of conviction. But just because we are convicted does not mean we are sentenced (judged). Conviction is God’s way of encouraging us to make changes towards everything that is good.