“Each person is given something to do that shows who God is.” 1 Co 12:7 (The Message)
Friday, January 28, 2022
Equipped to Run
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Repeat Offenders
“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Napkin Fall of Faith
“He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23
Monday, January 24, 2022
Let's Make a Deal
'People of the new beginning make daily decisions to secure their anchors in the promises of God...They can walk you through horrific tragedies. They can buoy you in the day-to-day difficulties. They are, indeed, the great and precious promises of God' p. 84.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Proving His Nearness
When sitting in the movies we don’t jump up and run out when things get difficult for the characters. We sit in the darkness, anticipate the resolve, and trust that the writer has written a great plot. We can depend on the faithfulness of our Writer every single time. And because He is Lord, ‘He will be the stability of your times’ Psalm 56:3.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
No Solo Journeys
Not only does the Spirit of God go before us preparing our journey, but He follows us to ensure we stay safe on the path up ahead. Next time you feel lonely and scared to take the next step just remember...you have a constant companion on your journey...no one journeys alone!
Friday, January 14, 2022
Included in our Ticket
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28.
A story is told about a man who bought a 3rd class ticket on a steamship headed for New York so he could find work. His plan was to send for them once he secured a job and found a place to live. With little to no money for the trip he packed a wheel of cheese and a box of crackers. Day after day he watched through the dining room window as the passengers in 1st & 2nd class enjoyed the hot meals prepared by the ship’s chef. At the end of the trip, the steward asked the man why he had never joined them in the dining room. The weary traveler explained that all of his money went towards his ticket. The steward responded with shock, ‘Did you not know that three meals a day were included in your ticket? We set you a place every day, but you never came.’
Aren’t we sometimes like the weary traveler who just assumes we are not entitled to the extravagances of God? Aren’t there times when we isolate ourselves and relegate our spiritual nourishment to ‘cheese and crackers’ instead of approaching God’s Word expecting ‘fine dining.’ Each morning the table is set for us to join Him...our ticket is punched for meals throughout the day...our fellowship at the table is guaranteed if we will just show up.
We were never meant to carry the weight of our burdens, but rather to witness the weight of His glory as He carries them for us. He offers rest if we will slow down and take it. He desires fellowship if we will seek Him instead of the world. He offers ongoing spiritual nourishment if we will just join Him.
We became 1st class citizens when Christ denied this world and sacrificed His life for you and for me. Our lives are destined for Heaven and our vessel is the empty grave. When Jesus Christ was resurrected from death, our spiritual tickets afforded us the infinite abundance of God. Our part is just to come as we are!
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Going Swimming
‘Miss this truth and miss your new beginning. You must believe that God’s grace is greater than your failures. Pitch your tent on the promise. Everyone stumbles. The difference is in the response. Some stumble into the pit of guilt. Others tumble into the arms of God...Rise up and step out. Fresh starts require a determined first step...There ain’t no future in the past. You can’t change yesterday, but you can do something about tomorrow. Put God’s plan in place.’ Begin Again, Max Lucado, p. 25-26.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Bobbing in the Floodwaters
“When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf.” Genesis 8:11