Physical hunger is a real thing! How many of us felt that hunger pang in the pit of our stomach? But there is another hunger, a spiritual hunger. We have a need to be fed! The Lord could have created us to need nothing, but he made us to depend on things like food, water, air…and Him. He fed people who were hungry, but he wanted them, and us, to know that he has more to offer. John 6:35 says, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” We can look for fulfillment in our lives but that will all result in emptiness or hunger. This world will never satisfy our hunger, but we already have access to true nourishment, Jesus Christ. God bless you!
Do We Show Compassion?
Are we compassionate enough to everyone? Jude 1:22 teaches us “And of some have compassion, making a difference.” Another way of saying this is: Be merciful to those who doubt. We need to recognize the importance of showing God’s mercy to people struggling with their faith, including ourselves! Doubt is more common than we think, and it’s important that we show His love and mercy to those who are wrestling with it. When we show compassion, we emulate the way Jesus was towards people who doubted. When we show mercy to those who doubt we are revealing the heart of our loving Savior. When we see someone struggling, let’s reassure them! God bless you!
Don’t Worry About Dying!
We’re all going to die! If that sounds depressing it shouldn’t be because there is really good news. For all of us who belong to Jesus there’s hope for life after death. Romans 8:11 tells us: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Death is the greatest tool of Satan, but Jesus came to Earth to defeat death. He took the punishment we deserve and put death in its place. He rose again! One day we will all be in heaven, and that’s really good news. God bless you.
Facing the Unknown
It feels scary to start something new without knowing how it will work out. Anytime we find ourselves in a new season, place, or situation, we cannot anticipate what we will need. But no matter what happens or where we will go, He will be with us. Exodus 33:14 says “And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” God’s promise is enough and we can trust Him to lead us into a future where rest as possible for us. He is with us and He is for us! God bless you today.
The Best Guide
Most travelers need a tour guide, hikers need an experienced trail master, investors need someone to advise them. In every aspect of our lives, we need someone to advise us. And we actually do! Deuteronomy 31:8 says, “And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” We should never go astray because of his guidance. God bless you!
Why Worry?
I have been accused of worrying too much. I prefer to think of it as planning for any eventuality! Truthfully, worrying is a sin, because it demonstrates that we are not trusting in God for his help and faithfulness. Matthew 6:34 teaches us to: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Everything we need or ever will need will be provided by our heavenly Father. In other words there is no need to worry, God already knows what the future holds. God bless you!
Be A Burden Bearer
Many of us are carrying a burden. It could be a financial, emotional, or relationship burden. Imagine standing in line at the grocery store and seeing a young mother struggling to pay. What would we do? Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Paul was pointing out that the law of Christ is that we love others by voluntarily sharing their burdens. The next time we see or feel that someone struggling, what will be our response? God bless you!
Never Changing God
Many of us may have used the phrase “some things never change” out of frustration. We feel like things are stagnant or stuck. We use it when we’re tired of things that never change, like politics or personal conflicts. We often use it when we see behavior in another person that just doesn’t seem proper. On the other hand, the phrase can reflect stability, comfort, reliability and enduring values, like kindness, love, or loyalty. As Christians we can be sure that our Savior will never change. Hebrews 13:8 says: “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” In Jesus’ case, we will always have someone we can count on. God bless you!
Treasures
We’ve all heard the saying, “the rich get richer.” Gold, silver, IRAs, stock portfolios, bank accounts – these all are things the world possesses, and God does want us to have possessions, but how much is too much? Greed is a sin that needs to be avoided. Having riches does make this life comfortable, but what about the next life? Matthew 6:19 says, “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon Earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.” Maybe we should think more about the treasures of Heaven than the pleasures of earth. Amen? God bless you!
Energy
Do you remember the last time you were completely worn down? Maybe you felt overwhelmed after assisting others. All of us grow weary at some point. Paul said in Galatians 6:9: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” This verse should encourage us to keep the faith and keep doing God’s work. When you get tired, remember the good you have already done and what you can still do. Even good people get tired, but God will give you strength! God bless you.
