Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Each day we live on this earth, gets us closer to the Day of Jesus return. But God hasn’t called us to neglect each other and simply give up until that day comes. He wants us to continue to do the things He has called us to do: gathering together, building each other up in the faith, and doing those good works He prepared for us to do.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Monday, October 21, 2024
Matthew 18:20
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Jesus promised something very significant to the disciples about the importance of gathering together. If they wanted to ensure His presence would be with them, then they needed to continue to pray with each other. And that same promise is available to us today because His presence is with those who gather together in prayer.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Friday, October 18, 2024
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

Giving gifts, especially when there is a need, brings such an intense joy. Not just to receiver, but to the giver as well. However, no gift could ever compare with the indescribable gift God has given freely to us in the Person of Jesus Christ. Because through Him we have a restored relationship with God and the promise of eternal life… which are the greatest gifts of all.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.

Oftentimes, we enter the courts of heaven with complaining and grumbling. But what if you switched to praise instead? Shifting your focus from your problems to your praises. From your situation to your song of thankfulness. By doing that, you’re swapping your focus from an earthly perspective, to a heavenly one. And heaven is only filled with praise.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

When the storms of life hit unexpectedly, Paul says you don’t have to respond with fear or worry. Because just like Jesus calmed the waves in the boat, He will calm the waves in your life so that you can have peace instead. And from that peace will come an overwhelming sense of thankfulness to the only One in this world who can calm your storms.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
2 Corinthians 4:15
All this is for your benefit. So that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

Americans care a lot about increasing our finances or filling up our homes with more and more stuff. But Paul said we need to focus instead on increasing our desire to give thanksgiving to God. And when we do that, no matter what our finances look like, God is glorified. That’s because the less you have in your hands, the higher they can be lifted in worship.