How Are You Doing?

Text:

John 16:33 (ESV) 

33  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." 

Observation:

How many times have you been asked the question, "How Are You Doing?". If you are like me, it is more than you can count.

Today, I received the inspiration to answer that question from my daily bible reading.

It depends on where my mind is focused. Is it focused on my temporary home; this world? Or, is it focused on my eternal home, which is in heaven.

When my focus is on Jesus, and my eternal home, my heart is joyful with delight, and peace. If my focus is on the world; then that's another story.

The reason for the good state of my heart is Jesus. Since Jesus came into my heart I live by faith, and not by sight.

Now I believe in the Truth; not the thief. I believe in the Light; not in the darkness of this world. Now I believe in Jesus; I belong to Him, and He belongs to me.

John 10:10 (ESV) 

10  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 

Prayer:

Father, I am so thankful that this world is not my home. Father, I am so thankful that You are a loving, and good Father, and that Your children are loved by You. 

Father, the prayer that Jesus prayed for His children, and Your children speaks into, and encourages my heart today.

John 17:9-11 (ESV) 

9  I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 

10  All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 

11  And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 

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Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
¹⁰  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
¹¹  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

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