John 6:27

Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures (and leads) to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for God the Father has authorized Him and put His seal on Him.  

When we have eternal life, our focus and our possibilities increase.  We are no longer trapped in this world’s system but can tap into the resources coming from Jesus and guidance from the Holy Spirit.  Yes, we still have to go to our jobs, but earning money should not be our primary goal in life.  Our lives should shift focus onto the instructions of the Bible.  

Mark 4:37-38

And a fierce windstorm began to blow, and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already being swamped.  But Jesus was in the stern, asleep (with His head) on the (sailor’s leather) cushion.  And they woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are about to die?”

Two perspectives were going on in the boat.  One view was of the strength of the circumstance, and the other perspective had faith in God.  Jesus knew that He had the power to change the circumstance by His faith.  Jesus rebuked the wind, and peace prevailed.  We need to speak the word to the circumstance and watch as the peace prevails.  

Mark 1:30-31

Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they told Him about her.  Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them (as her guests).

Jesus is our healer, and He wants us to healed and whole.  Notice there was never any hesitation from the disciples or Jesus about healing the woman.  Jesus wants to raise us and heal us, whether we believe in miraculous healing or divine work through a doctor.  Either way, there is no question that Jesus wants to heal us.

Amos 5:6

Seek the Lord (search diligently) for Him and long for Him as your essential need) so that you may live, or He will rush down like a (devouring) fire, O house of Joseph.  

We can have many time wasters in our life that take our focus away from God.  They may, for the most part, be good except for when it becomes the single focus.  When we place God first, and as our essential need, we focus on Him daily.  As we keep Him as the center of focus, we invite God into our lives and listen for His direction.  A close relationship with God is one of the most beneficial that we can have. 

Matthew 27:30-31

They spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him repeatedly on the head.  After they finished ridiculing Him, they stripped Him of the scarlet robe and put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.  

Jesus suffered the punishment for sin, and He set us free, but He was mocked and criticized by the people He was trying to save.  The world should hold no draw for the believer because we should see how it comes short of God’s best.  They mock us just as they have mocked Jesus, but our lights will still shine.  

Psalm 57:1-2

Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious and merciful to me, for my soul finds shelter and safety in You, and in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure until destruction passes by. 

When the world contains destruction, God is our source of safety.  Our souls can find shelter and protection under the wings of God.   We don’t have to let the fear of the unknown dominate our lives.  We can take refuge in the word as we pray to God for our security.  Our confidence comes from our relationship, knowing that God is more than able to keep us safe.  

Psalm 25:4-5

Let me know Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.  Guide me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You (and only You) I wait (expectantly) all day long.

A strong relationship with God starts with a love for His word.  When we open our bibles and are excited to learn something new today, we are on the right track.  One revelation from the bible can change our lives forever.  When our hearts are ready to learn from the word, God is able to light the path. 

Matthew 24:10

At that time many will be offended and repelled (by their association with Me) and will fall away (from the One whom they should trust) and will betray one another (handing over believers to their persecutors) and will hate one another.  

Our job in these last days is to build ourselves a foundation in Jesus that cannot move.  We need to keep our eyes clear and focused on the word and be wise to the enemy.  We need to purify our hearts and guard it against any offense.  We need to keep our strength up with the help of the Holy Spirit and always remember we are never alone.  

John 16:23

In that day you will not (need to) ask Me about anything.  I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name (as My representative), He will give you.

Our faith in Jesus Christ gives us the authority to use His name.  We have the stamp of Jesus on us and inside us, and that makes the devil tremble.  Our part is to ask in faith and not doubting that what we ask for in His name will come to pass.  Faith or believing being fully convinced that God is willing and able to act on our behalf.

Acts 5:19-20

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, and leading them out said, Go, stand and continue to tell the people in the temple (courtyards) the whole message of this Life (the eternal life revealed by Christ and found through Him in faith.)

The born-again believer has been let out of prison! We were once one of the lost with no hope of being free, but God sent Jesus to save our souls.  Just as the apostles were sent out to spread the message, so are we. Our lives represent the possibilities of a life set free of prison if only we believe and proclaim the message.