Our Hope Is In The Living God

2 Kings 8; 2 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 21; 1 Timothy 4
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Our Hope Is In The Living God

Scripture

1 Timothy 4

8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. 10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.

Observation

In Paul's day the people worshiped man made gods. Those gods made of wood were dead. Our God is a living God and we worship Him now because we are His children and we will live forever with Him in Heaven. So training in godliness is so much more important than anything else. Jogging in the morning is a good habit, but getting up in the morning and spending time with God in His word is so much better because it benefits us in this life and in the life to come! Lets get ready for Heaven while we are living here on earth.

Application

All night I have been thinking about the word “Glory”. It is the secret to living the Christian life. When we pray it is to bring God glory. Will our requests bring Him glory or are we just asking selfishly for our own little kingdom here on earth. Our lives should bring Him glory. What we pray for should bring Him glory.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven...all for His Glory!
I will try to remember to pray in this way today, God answer my prayers only in a way that will bring You Glory. If what I am praying about does not bring You glory then don't let it happen.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, put Godly desires on my heart and then give me the power to do those things that please You and bring You glory. Be glorified in my life today.

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