Your Open Word e-Devotional for January 23rd

Published: Mon, 01/23/17

Hello


"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."  2 Corinthians 5:1

The old tent in the picture above reminds of how I feel on some mornings when I wake up; weary, worn, but still mostly standing.  There will come a day though when the damage that life has done over the years will finally take its toll on my body, and I will succumb to breathing my last.

It's not a thought makes me smile, because I like being alive.  I thank God that I am able to enjoy all the blessings that He gives me each and every day. The older I get, the more I want to really appreciate and be thankful for his grace and mercy to me.  Someday though, I won't be around anymore!

I'm thankful for the promise that this life isn't all that there is.  God has a wonderful future planned for me in places that know no end, and have no sorrow.  I'm so grateful for the hope that this verse in 2 Corinthians gives to me. My Creator has a plan, and I want to be part of it.

I truly hope that your day is a good one.  May God fill your life with His blessings of care, love, and joy!

Have a great day and God bless!






Pastor Mike / The Open Word