Thursday, December 1, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022
Luke 3:11
And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.”

Won’t there always be someone with less than you? The very fact that you’re reading this means you’re able to read, and that you live in a country where you have the freedom to read about Jesus. Many people in the world aren’t so lucky, and most of them don’t even have proper food, clothing, and shelter. During his time on earth, Christ cared for the lowly and the poor, and committed the ultimate act of selflessness by sacrificing Himself for sinners that could never repay Him. When He saw someone in need, He helped them, and in doing so set the example for you and me.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.

What you have doesn’t belong to you: it all belongs to God. The possessions and wealth you have, whether a lot or a little, were given to you by Him for a purpose. Don’t closet them all away, as if they were ever yours to keep. Give selflessly, whether that means giving your time, money, or just your attention. Put the needs of others first and tend to them before your own wants. Be generous at every opportunity God shows you, and He will return your kindness. The Lord will provide for you and will reward your generosity with overflowing gifts, whether in this life, or the next.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

The Lord has given you charge over the things you have in this short life, and He wants you to use your resources to the fullest by being generous. Jesus told us that it is better to give than to receive, and He wasn’t kidding. Generosity goes so much further than self-fulfillment. Generosity could mean anything from making a meal for a neighbor to giving money toward a ministry. Family Life is a ministry that the Lord uses to impact lives, which relies entirely on the support of God’s people. Whether you choose to give to a ministry, or make just one person’s day, do so with a willing heart and a desire to serve the Lord’s people.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Monday, November 28, 2022
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

The beauty of winter snowfall and the warm taste of a hot chocolate are as much a part of everyday life as they are a personal blessing from the Lord. Today, take a second to thank God for the things you might take for granted, like the breakfast you ate this morning, or the fact that your car started. The Lord is just as involved in the everyday blessings of life as He is in miracles. He does, after all, hold the very universe together. Consider it a gift that He holds you together, too, and that He allows good things to happen every day.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022
Psalms 107:8-9
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

Like the good and loving Father that He is, God delights in blessing His children. Imagining God as a cosmic killjoy is one of the greatest mistakes you can make. He created happiness, gladness, joy and peace, and He is love. His plan is for your good, and though you aren’t guaranteed a life without hardships, you can expect good things from the Lord. Thank Him today for the blessings He has given you, whether that’s family, food, your home, or hope you have in Jesus. Whether in life or in Heaven, God’s gifts to you are innumerable, because His love is immeasurable.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.

There’s so much to be thankful for, on earth and in Heaven. God is good, death is defeated, and through Jesus we have been given access to eternal paradise. You’re destined for God’s kingdom, and that wonderful truth is reason enough to praise Him every day. This Thanksgiving, be thankful for the kingdom of Heaven, and for the ways the Lord has blessed you in this world. God has saved the best for last, but His goodness can be found in the people you love, the food that you eat, and the life He has given you. Give thanks for the little pieces of Heaven that the Lord has gifted you on earth, and give Him all the glory.