Revelation 21:8 says, “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars — their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death” (NLT). Notice that cowards are listed right alongside murderers and idolaters. That should shake us. God takes cowardice seriously — not natural timidity like being nervous to speak in public, but the refusal to stand for Christ when it costs us something.

Jesus said in Luke 12:8–9, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels. But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels” (NLT). That’s why endurance matters. The word endure means to bear up under something hard, to remain when it would be easier to run. Faith is proven not by starting strong, but by enduring faithfully to the end.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s obedience to God in spite of it. Like someone once said, “It’s all right to have butterflies in your stomach — just get them to fly in formation.” Courage is contagious, endurance is necessary, and cowardice is deadly. Every believer is called to live boldly for Christ no matter what. Cowards don’t go to heaven.

Just a thought,

PSS

When we serve the Lord, that means living life the way He says to, having a great work ethic. As Christians, we should be the best employees. Even ungodly employers should seek after Christian people because of their work ethic.

As unto the Lord:

The Bible does say whatever you do in word or deed, do everything as unto the Lord. How we treat people, how we raise our children, how we talk, and how we think should be dictated by God’s word (the Bible). The only way this is really going to happen — where we see not temporary fixes to our life but permanent ones — is to seek Him, serve Him wholeheartedly. 

Wholeheartedly:

Wholeheartedly means with complete sincerity and commitment; genuinely, enthusiastically, energetically. This is the way we should seek and serve Him. It will lead to greater success in our lives — true success, lasting success — if we will seek Him wholeheartedly, expressing our wholehearted support for God’s ways. The only way we truly know His ways is to know His word. He knows what we need and how we receive His blessings. We just need to seek Him wholeheartedly — purposing to do His will and His word, wherever we go and whatever we do.

Halfheartedly:

Halfheartedly means without enthusiasm or energy; lacking heart, spirit, or interest. How are you seeking Him: wholeheartedly or halfheartedly?

Your choice — it’s either one or the other.

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PSS

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to keep quiet. Proverbs 26:4 says, Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are (NLT). When we jump into every argument, especially online, we often make things worse instead of better. Silence is not weakness — it’s wisdom. It takes more strength to hold your tongue than to fire back in anger.

But there are also times when silence is dangerous. Proverbs 26:5 says, Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation (NLT). If we let lies, false teaching, or foolishness go unchecked, people can be misled. Love sometimes requires us to speak up, not to win an argument but to protect truth and point people back to Jesus.

The key is discernment — knowing when to be silent and when to speak. Jesus modeled both. Before Pilate, He remained silent. With the Pharisees, He confronted. With His disciples, He patiently taught truth. Our job is to follow His example, letting the cross be the offense, not our attitude. When we speak with grace and truth, we rise above the noise of this world and point people to Him.

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Compromise always starts small. A little dishonesty here, a little silence there, a little bending of God’s Word to fit culture. The Bible says, This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough (Galatians 5:9 NLT). The Greek word for yeast is zymē, meaning something small that spreads until everything is affected. Just as one drop of mud pollutes a whole glass of water, one small compromise can ruin a clear witness for Christ.

Peter discovered this when he followed Jesus at a distance and warmed himself at the enemy’s fire. Before he knew it, he was denying the very One he loved. Fear polluted his spring. But here’s the good news — Jesus didn’t throw away Peter. He restored him and filled him with boldness through the Holy Spirit. What once was polluted became pure again, and Peter went on to preach boldly to thousands.

The same God who restored Peter can cleanse your life today. Don’t let the “little foxes” or the “little leaven” spread. Decide now, as Daniel did, that you will not defile yourself. Keep your spring pure, your light shining, and your salt salty. The world is thirsty, and some will taste Jesus through you only. Let them taste and see that the Lord is good.

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There’s a reason the Bible doesn’t say, “Hear about the Lord” or “Look at the Lord” — it says “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” The Hebrew word for taste is taʿam, which means to experience personally, to discern by trying, not just observing. That tells me something — God is not satisfied with your knowing about Him. He wants you to know Him. And the only way to do that is to step into obedience, surrender, and trust — where your faith is no longer theory, it’s experience. You can’t develop a craving for something you’ve never tasted.

David ends that verse by saying, “Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him.” That word refuge is chasah, which means to run to someone for shelter because you trust them to protect you. It’s not passive hiding — it’s active trust. When life gets hard, do we run to distractions or do we run to the One who can actually shelter our souls? The joy comes not from being perfect, but from knowing where to run and whom to run to.

You see, the Lord really is an acquired taste — not because He’s lacking, but because we’re so used to feeding on the junk of this world. The more we taste and trust Him, the more we realize nothing else satisfies. Today, don’t just stand near the table of God’s goodness — pull up a seat and eat. He’s better than you think. But you’ll never know unless you taste.

Just a Thought — PSS