If you have ever watched a sparrow in your yard you will see that it is almost impossible to do. They fly back and forth and move so fast that you can’t tell one from another; yet, our God keeps track of each one of them. Matthew 10:29 says “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” Have you ever considered how much God cares for you? If He watches over every sparrow, then the attention God pays to each of us must be beyond our understanding. If we can trust him with the big things in our lives, we can also trust him in the smallest details. Put your trust in God, for he knows each of us as individuals and cares deeply for us. God bless you today and always.
Never Was Heard a Discouraging Word
Words can be uplifting or they can be extremely hurtful to others. How many times have we had to apologize for saying something that hurt another’s feelings? As Christians we are called to edify each other, not tear each other down. Proverbs 12:25 says “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad.: I pray that God guides us to be encouraging in the things we say, that we might glorify Him. God bless you!
What to wear, What to wear?
How many of us spend time deciding what we will wear to work, to church? It must have been easier in Jesus’ time. A tunic, a robe, perhaps a belt. The Apostle Paul said in Colossians 3:12-14 to “Put on therefore, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forgiveness….and above all things put on charity.” In a world focused on how we look, I think I know what I want to put on. What will you wear? God guide you and bless you!
What Causes You Worry?
How many different times in our lives do we assume new roles and responsibilities? Becoming a new spouse, a new parent, receiving a promotion at work into a new position, or even becoming a leader at church. Each of these situations may be a cause of worry for us, BUT, remember what the Lord said to Joshua? In Joshua 1:9 God says to him: “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” So, no matter what new situation we face we can always count on His help! God bless you today!
Which Way Do You Pray?
When we pray most of us bow our heads in solemn worship, but is that the only way? I like how Jesus prayed. When bringing Lazarus back to life He “lifted up his eyes;” when He multiplied the five loaves and two fishes “he looked up to heaven;” and when His time had come John 17: 1 says “These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to Heaven……” and he spoke to His Father. Each time I look at the night sky and see how He perfectly placed the stars, I lift up my eyes and give Him thanks for the beauty of his creations. How do you pray? No matter how you do it, thank God for all things! Amen? God bless you!
Paid In Full
Sometimes new believers may feel that God has a payment plan; that they have to do good deeds as a form of payment for His mercy. We need to reassure them (and maybe sometimes ourselves) that God doesn’t do good things for us to buy our love. There isn’t a payment plan, because Jesus paid for everything in full. Our sin debt was paid for on the cross once and for all! Ephesians 1:6-7 teaches us: “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” Let’s remember to thank him today for the payment in advance he made for us. God bless you!
Is Your Light Burning Brightly?
We all are a light in a world full of darkness. Jesus uses our light to guide people toward him if we keep that light shining. But, if there is any sin in our lives our light dims a bit and we must seek His forgiveness. We need to ask how much of the light in us is darkness. Luke 11:35-36 says, “Take heed therefore that the light which is within thee be not darkness. If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.” God bless you as together we show the light of Jesus to a dark world!
How Not To Forget!
There may be an occasion when we witness that we are asked difficult questions for which we might not have the answers. But we can always go to our bibles to find those answers by studying and memorizing scripture. As time goes on, the answers to those difficult questions will become second nature to us. Psalm 116:16 says “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.” This verse makes me realize that memorizing scripture, while it takes time, can also be enjoyable. As you witness, remember that God has given us a helper, the Holy Spirit, who will also guide us. God bless you as you share His word.
The Real Source of Strength
Many people these days are caught up in the fitness craze. Everyone seems to have a gym membership so they can increase their strength. I am not one of those people! I want God to be the source of my strength. Isaiah 40:31a says “But they who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” I hope you feel that His word is the best fitness program for you. God bless you!
Do You Come To A Complete Stop?
Have you ever heard of a rolling stop? In San Diego we called it a California stop. It’s when you come to a stop sign and slow down just enough to give the appearance of stopping, but not really. Many of us are like that on Sunday, a day the Lord set aside for rest. He gave us the sabbath day because he loves us and wants us to restore our mind and body; our entire being! The sabbath should remind us that life is more than completing tasks. Hebrews 4:9-10 says “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.” God rested on the seventh day from all the work he had done. We should live by His example. God bless you!
