Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Psalm 25:6
Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.

We need God’s mercy all the time. Even as a freed, forgiven, and saved child of God, we mess up all the time, often stumbling over the same old mistakes. Mercy isn’t something we deserve, but it’s something we ask for anyway, because the Lord’s love is steadfast and His grace is limitless. His Son was crucified for our mistakes, and we will not take advantage of His agony, sinning without remorse because “God’s got it covered.” But when we stumble… and you will… He is ready to forgive you and restore you if you in return are ready to repent and lay your faults at His feet.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Psalm 25:5
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

The wise can always become wiser and increase in knowledge; there is always something you can learn from scripture, even if you’ve studied it your entire life. God is the God of salvation, who sent His only Son to pay your debts and rescue you from eternal fire. Besides Him, there is no hope for you and me. So, shouldn’t we listen to what He has to say? Shouldn’t we read about the life, death, and teachings of Jesus, again and again? I pray that God would lead you in His truth and teach you, and that you would meditate on Him all day long.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Monday, November 13, 2023
Psalm 25:1
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

What more can a human being offer the Almighty than their soul? Is money, time or effort a better thing to give God? He made all of those things, gave them to you, and can just as easily take them away. What God asks of you isn’t simply your tithe money, or church attendance, or regular Bible reading. What He wants is you. He loves you, so much so that He died for you, and closest you can get to repaying Christ for His sacrifice is to give over your soul… the one that He bought with His blood. Give your life to the Lord; hop out of the driver’s seat, give Him the keys, and let Him start writing your life story.

Friday, November 10, 2023

Friday, November 10, 2023
Romans 8:18
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

It’s very hard to reconcile suffering and persecution of God’s people here on earth. Doesn’t the Almighty God see what His people are going through, in foreign countries and right here in our own? What is happening to Christians now is what was happening to the early church, too. Paul emphasized that the suffering, the pain and the persecution you endure in this life isn’t even worth comparing to the good and splendor waiting in Heaven. If you endure, God will reward you with more than you can possibly imagine.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them

Have you ever been rejected, made fun of, or not taken seriously because of your faith? Have you witnessed what’s happening to Christians in foreign countries around the world? It’s enough to make anybody furious; but you aren’t just anybody, not anymore. If you’ve depended on God for salvation, you understand that the people persecuting others need saving, too. Bless those who curse you and pray for those who persecute you.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

You and I have both prayed at some point that God would make our lives easier and yet, the leaders of the early church celebrated when they suffered for Christ’s sake! When they were beaten, whipped, scorned, and thrown in prison for their faith, they rejoiced, because they remembered what Jesus had told them. When the world despises and mistreats you because of Him, your rewards in Heaven will be multiplied abundantly.