Thursday, May 26, 2022

Thursday, May 26, 2022
James 4:17
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”

Doing the wrong thing isn’t always obvious, but it’s a choice every time. Sin isn’t always found in what you do, but sometimes what you don’t do as well. If in your heart you know what the right thing to do is, it’s your responsibility to carry it out. We’re told in the Word to take every opportunity to help those in need, and to put our best efforts toward making peace and spreading the gospel. In this corrupt world, there’s no shortage of chances to do just that.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
1 Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

There is no adversity that is too much for God to handle. With sin running rampant in our world, temptation to do wrong is everywhere. Christ knows this, because not only was He subject to the wrath of evil during His time on earth, but He was also assailed with every kind of temptation known to us. Even Satan himself tried to persuade Jesus to sin. In this life you will face temptations, but God will always provide a way of escape, so that you can endure your trials and keep your heart set on Him.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

The Word tells us that our hearts can only serve one master. Sin nature will constantly cause us to stumble, but if in your heart you are striving to serve and obey the Lord, He will draw near to you. Likewise, when you keep your eyes on Him and resists the temptations that sin throws at you, the devil will flee from you. Temptation is persistent, but God is an everlasting stronghold, and the rock on which you stand. By submitting to the Lord, you are putting His will above all others, and showing the enemy exactly who your heart belongs to.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Monday, May 23, 2022
Micah 6:8
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Christ’s sacrifice changed everything. No longer are we justified by our works, but by faith in the Son of God. It’s not the good things we do that will get us into heaven, it’s our belief; but obedience, justice and kindness are all byproducts of a strong and active faith. When you are saved by Christ’s blood, and the Holy Spirit enters your heart, the person you were is radically transformed. As Christ’s representative, and as a vessel for the Spirit to work through, always set your heart on the Lord’s will, and walk humbly with your God.

Friday, May 20, 2022

Friday, May 20, 2022
Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”

The world was broken long ago and corrupted by sin and death. God’s creation was twisted into a nightmare compared to the original world He made for us. When it seems like there are so many reasons to be miserable, remember that the battle has already been won, and we know how the story ends. You have been redeemed by Christ, and no matter what happens in this life, you have a one-way ticket to eternal life in Heaven. How incredible is it that we live in a universe created by the one true God, who loves us and gave His only son to save us! Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”

You could spend your entire life worrying about every little detail, but God knows them all. In Matthew 6, Jesus encourages us not to be anxious, but to trust that the Lord will provide for our needs. He uses sparrows as an example, illustrating that if the Father feeds the birds every day, He will certainly provide for His beloved children. There’s so much more to this life than the worrisome things we tend to focus on. It’s important to recognize this, handing your anxieties over to God, and filling your mind with the peace and joy of the Lord.