Actions have Consequences

I write a lot of Bible stuff. You probably know that, since you're here.

I have a few reasons for that.

First of all, I'm getting old and eternity looms ahead of me. Face it, how futile is this life if there is nothing else?

Also, the Bible has a lot of wisdom in it. It even says something about my first point:

I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind. (Ecclesiastes 1:14 NIV)

Most people ascribe this to Solomon, who was sad and weary at the time he wrote it. He was getting old, too, and though he had an enviable relationship with God, Solomon veered from the path. He never forgot God was God; I think he forgot God was Lord.

You can love God and you can serve Him faithfully - but break the rules and there are consequences.

Of course, if you don't believe in God, the same principle applies: Actions have consequences.

You see, the principles in the Bible apply whether you believe in God or not.

To those that follow God, His actions are obvious.

Someone once said that coincidence is when God remains anonymous.

Yes, I'm just chatting today, trying to find a focus, perhaps to plant a seed.

We, as parents, grieve when our children do not do the right thing because we know there will be unwelcome results of their actions. Usually we know these things because we've been there before you, children.

Guess what? The Bible says that God grieves also.

You'll still suffer consequences, but God never abandons His children.

Here's an odd little note to that. Everyone is His child, whether you believe it or not.

For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. (Isaiah 33:22 NIV)

He did save us.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV)

Belief is key to salvation.

Obedience is key to peace.

God bless you today and every day. Thanks for reading.