Each of us at one time or another may have had a desperate plea to God, putting a friend or loved one on a prayer chain. Everyone needs a healing touch. Before our Healer was born, the prophet Isaiah told of such a person when he said in Isaiah 35:5-6, “Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstoppable. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.” Aren’t you glad that we now, and from the beginning, have a savior who can, according to his will, heal all our prayers? God bless you!
You are Seen!
I think it is important that we have a favorite bible verse posted where we can always see it. Personally, I have Psalm 51 on my computer desk. The Bible tells us to write God’s word on the doorposts of our house and on our gates. Another good verse is Genesis 16:13, which says: “Thou God seest me.” We all know God is omnipresent, and to some that be unsettling, knowing that he is always around seeing the sins we might commit each day, but it could also mean that He is always there protecting us. I think this is a verse that is a constant promise of God’s loving care. Let’s give thanks that God always sees us. God bless you!
Prayer is Power
Prayer is an important part of our spiritual life, it’s something that we should do every day. It is important to understand that God doesn’t always answer when we want or exactly how we want, but He always hears our prayers. We can ask for big things, small things, help or healing. The scriptures say we should pray without ceasing; God doesn’t get tired of hearing from us. Recently, I have been praying for someone’s healing; asking for a miracle every day, trusting that He heard me, and praising Him when that prayer was answered. It wasn’t something that I did, but something He did. 1 John 5:14 says, “And this is the confidence that we have in hm, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.” Pray in faith, trusting him. God bless you!
Easter
It’s Easter! This will be short and simple: John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” This is followed by Matthew 28:6a: “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.” Easter is a promise of new beginnings, a time to renew our faith and hope! Every day, and especially today, let’s thank God for Easter and everlasting life. God bless you!
A Tale of Two Gardens
Everyone likes springtime; it’s a time of new birth. Baby animals, fresh flowers, etc. It’s also time for gardens. There are two gardens mentioned in scripture: Genesis 2:8 mentions the Garden of Eden and Mathew 26:36 mentions the Garden of Gethsemane. One had the tree of life, the other, the tree of death. The Garden of Eden is gone from earth, but one day soon, a day is coming when Jesus, who suffered in the second garden, will restore all things. New birth will begin, and we will be a part of it; Hallelujah! God bless you.
Beginnings
New beginnings are exciting: the beginning of construction on a new house, the beginning of a new job, the beginning of a marriage. I wonder if God was excited when he began? Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created heaven and earth.” John 1:1 says: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” I think He shared those beginnings with Jesus because in Genesis 1:26, he said, “…let US make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness…. When we have a new beginning, let’s remember His excitement and share it with others! God bless you today.
Be Prepared to Answer
Do you remember cracking open the books to prepare for winter or spring finals? The goal was to prepare for any question that might come up in order to have the correct answer when asked. Perhaps you wanted that good grade to make your parents proud (or yourself), maybe it was to qualify for a scholarship or particular college. Being prepared to witness is a lot like finals. You have to be prepared with the appropriate answer. Fortunately, we have the best textbook ever written for us to study – the Bible. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Have you opened His word today? Let’s be prepared for the questions and make our Father proud! God bless you.
Unexpected Guests
How many of us have had someone just show up at our door? It might be viewed as a happy occurrence or an interruption to our day. If it’s not a relative or a friend, it might be someone trying to sell you something. However, what if it was someone trying to give you something? Would you let them in? Revelations 3:20 says, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Let’s spread the word about Him, the unexpected visitor, and encourage others to invite the visitor in! God bless you.
Miracles by Faith
The four gospels indicate that Jesus performed 37 miracles. There are some of us who might have witnessed one in our life and perhaps some of us who need one now. Jesus could heal in person, and he could heal from afar as in the case of the centurion’s servant. Feeling himself unworthy, he told Jesus to speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed, and Jesus marveled at that. Matthew 8:13 says: “And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou has believed, so it be done unto thee. And his servant was healed that same hour.” If we want and need a miracle, all we need is faith. Let’s pray earnestly for those who need one, amen? God bless you!
Some Things Don’t Change
There are many statements in our vocabulary about the word “change.” Some are positive, and some are not so positive. Things like: “You’re never going to change,” or ” There’s going to be some changes in personnel.” Maybe you’ve heard, “change is inevitable.” So you might ask, “Does anything ever stay the same?” Absolutely! Hebrews 13:8 tells us that we can trust in one absolute: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and forever.” You can trust that He will be eternally the same. I find hope in that. God bless you.
