Even in life’s hardest and most depressing seasons, God is with us and he is listening to us. In life, we all go through seasons of sadness and grief. Thankfully, we have the scriptures as a guide. Psalm 42:11 says, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” The first step when we are down is to come before God and honestly express ourselves to him. Yes, some days are harder than others. That’s why it’s important to keep putting our hope in God. Amen?
Are You A Cheerful Giver?
Have you ever been in a grocery store and the person in front of you didn’t have enough money? Most of us have seen a homeless person on a corner asking for help. What do we do? 2 Corinthians 9:7 says that “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” We all have a choice about what to do with what God has blessed us with! When we are hesitant to give, we miss out on the chance to bless others and show the love of God. If he is provided us with a way to be generous, we shouldn’t hesitate to provide for others. Let’s look for opportunities to give; not just within the church walls, but outside as well. Amen? God bless you!
Is Life Really Uncertain?
When we face the uncertainty of life, it is easy to feel lost or overwhelmed. Jesus offers a comforting promise to his disciples – and to us: we have not been left to navigate life alone. The Holy Spirit (Spirit of Truth) has been sent as our personal guide. John 16:13 says, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” Notice three realities about this Spirit of Truth: He guides us, He prepares us, and He shows us things to come. We do not need to fear the future. Today, we do not have to rely solely on our own wisdom, emotions, or the shifting opinions of the world. The Spirit of Truth dwells inside every one of us, ready to teach, comfort, and guide. God bless you!
Who Do You Learn From?
Who taught us what we know? We all had teachers, mentors, and especially our parents. We also have the “The Teacher,” God! Psalm 32:8 says: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” He promises to lay out our path and guide us to make right decisions, watching us with loving concern. I’m glad He keeps leading and guiding! How about you?
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Do you remember a moment – maybe dramatic, maybe quiet – when you realized you needed help? Not just a little assistance, but rescue? Romans 10:13 gives us this promise: “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” These words describe trusting in Jesus, believing in him, and calling out to him. There are no prerequisites, no religious background, no good behavior, nothing else is required. It is about turning to God and asking him to save you. This verse is about calling out for help, admitting a deep need, a need you cannot solve yourself. And it’s about trusting that God hears and responds. If you need help with something, would you call on him today? He’s listening. God bless you!
Follow the Leader
What, or who, do you follow? When we were toddlers we followed mom or dad, when we play games we follow the rules, as we get older we (hopefully) follow the law, if we were in the military we followed our commander, but do we follow the one thing that matters the most? Matthew 16:24 says, “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Let’s make it a point to follow the One who truly leads us, Jesus Christ! May He lead you to continue to walk the narrow path today. God bless you.
There IS someone out to get you!
Have you ever heard the expression “I think someone’s out to get me?” Well, someone sure is! Satan is out to cause us confusion, sow seeds of doubt about our salvation, make us stumble in our walk with God. 1 Peter 5:8 warns us to “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” We have a weapon to defeat him, God’s holy word! Let’s be vigilant and stand strong. God bless you today.
Take Care of the Temple
A temple (church) is a sacred place, a place to worship, pray, fellowship, even seek sanctuary. We often forget that our bodies are a temple. Many times in history God’s temple was destroyed, only to be rebuilt. We damage God’s temple when we abuse or neglect our health and then seek help to restore it. 1 Corinthians 3:16 says, “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you?” Let’s honor Him by taking good care of ourselves and His temple. God bless you!
He Is Risen!
He is risen–He is risen indeed is a common exchange between Christians around Easter, and in fact He has risen and is sitting at the right hand of God. When Easter comes I am sad and happy. I’m sad because my sin is the reason He went to the cross. I am responsible for the nails that pierced His hands and feet. I am happy because His love for me and the shedding of His blood covered that sin. I can never be grateful enough for the gift He gave. Romans 6:9 says, “Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.” Because He rose from the grave, we will also rise to be with Him. He is risen indeed, Praise God!
What Are You Looking For?
Have you ever had to look for something that you couldn’t find? Maybe your keys or your phone? What about God? Are we looking for him as earnestly as when we look for something less important to us. He has given us an invitation to find him. In Jeremiah 29:13 he says to the prophet, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. ” In John 15:4 God says “Abide in me.” Seeking God isn’t about perfection, it’s about learning to stay close to Him, it’s about learning to live with Him, and bringing our whole selves into his presence. Spend time in the Lord’s presence today; you’ve been invited and He’s expecting you! God bless you!
