Friday, October 28, 2022

Friday, October 28, 2022
Acts 4:12
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

There are countless religions and theologies in the world, most with their own unique method of getting to heaven. The truth is, there’s only one way to paradise after this life, and that’s Jesus Christ. As uncomfortable as it is, we need to wake up and realize that unless the truth of the gospel impacts the lost people in our lives, they don’t have hope for eternal life. There is only one way to be saved, and if you know Him personally, you know just how important it is that the truth is shared. Don’t let anything stop you from introducing a lost soul to Christ, because people and their relationship with the Lord and Savior is all that will matter on the other side.

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Matthew 5:15
People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.

There should be something noticeably different in the life of someone who knows Christ, versus someone who doesn’t. Someone who has repented from their sins, asked Christ to come into their lives, and felt the love of the Savior is an entirely new creation. If that’s you, Jesus calls you “a light unto the world.” You can show people, even with a single interaction, that there is something special about the God you serve, because His light and love comes out of you. But in order to do that, you can’t “hide your lamp.” Be confident, not because of your own capabilities, but because the life you now live for Jesus… and He never loses.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1 Corinthians 9:16
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!

Paul didn’t believe that sharing the gospel was going above and beyond. For us it’s an obligation; not an extra act of kindness to boast about, but a necessary part of the life of a Christian. The good news of Christ is good because the bad news is bad: without Him, we’re hopeless. Life has no meaning, and the life after death will be no life at all. Paul knew he couldn’t just sit idly by and let the world be hopeless, which is why he had no ground for boasting when he did spread the salvation message. The responsibility to share the gospel had been given to him, as it has also been given to you, and Jesus expects us to make it a priority.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

The disciples and apostles in the New Testament boldly defied the Jewish leaders, sung their way through cold nights in prison, and refused to stop sharing the gospel of Jesus even when they were stoned, burned, and fed to lions. They were brave, not for any natural reason, but because they knew their cause was supernatural. The Messiah had come, death was defeated, and salvation was a free gift to all who would accept Him. They didn’t hesitate to preach those things because there was truth and life in what they shared. Don’t ever be too ashamed to share the gospel of Christ, because it has the power to save… and in a world that’s drowning in its own sin, there’s nothing it needs more than a Savior.

Monday, October 24, 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus beat death at its own game, paying the penalty for our sins so that we can have eternal life. He brought salvation to the world, and now it’s up to you to spread the good news! His grace is a free gift for anyone who accepts it, but unless you introduce people to Christ, how will they ever come to know Him? People have no idea how much they need a Savior, or how tremendous God’s love is for them. It’s the Father’s will that none should perish, which is why Jesus gave His disciples, and you and me, the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Friday, October 21, 2022

Friday, October 21, 2022
Psalm 103:13-14
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.

God cares about the “why” more than the “what.” Though you should strive to do your very best to please God, He remembers that you and are made of dirt. He knows that you make mistakes, and that despite your best efforts, you will fall short. But despite these shortcomings, the Father is loving and compassionate; He will never turn His back on you, and no sin can separate you from His affection. Jesus paid for every one of your mistakes on the cross, and it is because of Him that we, who are made of dust, have hope.