Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

God often uses the people you’d least expect to accomplish mighty things, because those people reflect the glory right back to Him. When you show goodness to others, even the little things like a kind word or an act of courtesy can be magnified by God. Christ lives in your heart, and a light like that can’t be contained. It’ll shine through everything you do, whether or not you realize it. Pray that God would work through you every day, and that He would give you conscious opportunities to show goodness to the lost world around you. A simple act of kindness may not change a stranger’s life, but it could plant a seed that God grows into something beautiful.

Monday, February 6, 2023

Monday, February 6, 2023
Ephesians 5:8
For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

If you’re a Christian, you’ve been reborn as one of God’s children. You’re an alien to this world, destined to spend forever in paradise with the Father. So, act like it! At one time you were lost in your sin, but now through Christ, you’re a child of light. You’ve been shown immeasurable goodness by God, and now He’s called you to show that goodness to others. Be good to the people around you, both friends and enemies, as Jesus was, showing the world what a life transformed by Christ looks like.

Friday, February 3, 2023

Friday, February 3, 2023
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

As we go through life, there will be good days and bad days. There are sure to be amazing times ahead of you, as well as really hard ones. Though you might not be able to see what’s coming, God can, and He is both with you and for you. Even when the going gets tough, you can find joy knowing that God is molding you, shaping you, and forging you into something greater. Every day Jesus is making us more like Him, so that one day we can be with Him forever in glory. The evil in this world can hold no power over us when we look at it from His perspective!

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Thursday, February 2, 2023
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Satan is often depicted as a cartoonish devil with a pitchfork, but we know that our enemy is very real, and is doing everything he can to distract us from what matters. As you walk through life with God, be sober-minded and watchful. Write the scriptures on your heart, and don’t let any lie or insecurity undermine what Jesus has done for you. He loves you more than you can possibly know, and nothing can separate you from that affection, as the devil would like to have you believe. Be vigilant and guard your mind against temptation and deceit, remembering that Satan is a defeated enemy; because of Jesus, sin and death are defeated, and the head of the serpent has been crushed.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

What does it mean to “follow in Christ’s steps?” It means obeying God and following Him wherever He leads you, even when it gets hard. Jesus set the greatest example of selflessness, humility, and obedience to God, even unto death. The Bible promises that you will face persecution and hardship in this world, but in doing so, you will bring glory to His name and strengthen your faith. When you face trouble on your walk with the Lord, you are sharing in the sufferings of Christ; sufferings that earned you and I eternal life in paradise.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

The Lord, using human hands over thousands of years, wrote a book for you. It is a history of the world, a guide for how to live life, and within its pages is the character of Jesus Christ and the message of salvation. The Bible is a source of wisdom, comfort and direction, there to help you navigate the challenges and difficulties of life. It covers everything, like what’s right and wrong, how we should treat people, what a healthy marriage looks like, and, most importantly, how to be saved from our sin. Make it a regular habit to read and study the word of God, and notice the difference it makes as you apply what you read to your everyday life.