In our last post, we mentioned the upcoming return of Jesus Christ to this earth. We said at a poker night He'll bring something "even better" than a gold $5,000 chip.
We could base this claim on many verses in the Bible, but let's see what Jesus personally said. "For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done" (Matthew 16:27).
If you're not aware, the "Son of Man" mentioned here is Jesus Himself (see more on that in Mark 8:31). And He's coming with a reward -- but what does that mean, and how can you claim it?
Jesus explained that, too: "But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High...." (Luke 6:35)
A way of loving and giving can allow you to share in the title, "son of God." Romans 8:14 adds "....those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."
So this whole process begins with God's Spirit guiding you. That Spirit even can be in you. How? "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).
Have you repented of old ways, to walk a new and godly way? We recommend doing it in heartfelt prayer to God, asking for His help to start a new walk -- a "walk" ultimately much better than the table folding to a big blind.
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