Morning, Jun 10 We live unto the Lord. — Romans 14:8 If God had willed it, each of us might have entered heaven at the moment of conversion. It was not absolutely necessary for our preparation for immortality that we should tarry here. It is possible for a man to be taken to heaven, and to be found meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light, though he has but just believed in Jesus. It is true that our sanctification is a long and continued process, and we shall not be perfected till we lay aside our bodies and enter within the veil; but nevertheless, had the Lord so willed it, he might have changed us from imperfection to perfection, and have taken us to heaven at once. Why then are we here? Would God keep his children out of paradise a single moment longer than was necessary? Why is the army of the living God still on the battle-field when one charge might give them the victory? Why are his children still wandering hither and thither through a maze, when a solitary word from his lips would bring them into the centre of their hopes in heaven? The answer is—they are here that they may “live unto the Lord,” and may bring others to know his love. We remain on earth as sowers to scatter good seed; as ploughmen to break up the fallow ground; as heralds publishing salvation. We are here as the “salt of the earth,” to be a blessing to the world. We are here to glorify Christ in our daily life. We are here as workers for him, and as “workers together with him.” Let us see that our life answereth its end. Let us live earnest, useful, holy lives, to “the praise of the glory of his grace.” Meanwhile we long to be with him, and daily sing— “My heart is with him on his throne, And ill can brook delay; Each moment listening for the voice, ‘Rise up, and come away.’” Sent from Morning & Evening app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yuku.morneve.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dself-share%26utm_medium%3Dyuku.morneve.app-market

Then the other administrators and high officers began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling government affairs, but they couldn't find anything to criticize or condemn. He was faithful, always responsible, and completely trustworthy. (NLT) -Daniel 6:4 Daniel conducted himself in an honorable manner where no fault could be found by his coworkers. Do your coworkers describe your work ethic as faithful, responsible, and completely trustworthy? If not, what changes do you need to make in your work life? Perhaps create a new calendar system, or breaking down overwhelming projects into manageable chunks, or communicating more with others. If you need to make a change, what better day than to start today? Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

Isaiah 55:11 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. http://www.yourdailybible.com/verse/2016/06/10

Proverbs 3:34 () Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor. ESV #Bible http://www.mydailybible.org/dv/esv/2016-06-10.htm

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:3. https://bit.ly/kjvbibleapp

Verse of the Day Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Colossians 3:13 KJV

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:5 KJV http://bible.com/1/jhn.1.5.KJV