+DEV+ Faith without Regrets

Date: April 18, 2013 9:42 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Faith without Regrets

Faith without Regrets

"By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time." (Hebrews 11:34-35)
Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:23-28

Moses doesn't sugarcoat the truth. Sin can be pleasurable! And walking with the people of God can be difficult! Yet when Moses learned of his true identity as a member of God's covenant people, he recognized that he faced the ultimate dilemma. Do I acknowledge who I really am and become a part of the slave class of Egypt? Or do I continue to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin in Pharaoh's family?

Nehemiah was in the lap of luxury as the cupbearer of the King of Susa when he heard about the condition of God's people back in Jerusalem. He determined it was time to risk life and limb for the King of Kings.

Frankly, there is no dilemma at all, no regrets at all, for those who have come to know the God of Moses and Nehemiah. No matter what your past, consider today that a few minutes of enjoyment will quickly fade away into an eternity of suffering, but the fleeting suffering of walking with Christ and His people is followed by an eternity of unspeakable joy and contentment. Choose Jesus today!

Insight: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy, dancing and laughter come in the morning. (Psalm 30:5)




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