Friday, December 20, 2024

Friday, December 20, 2024
Luke 15:23-24
Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

The story of the prodigal son is so memorable because it’s the story of all humanity. Each one of us has run from the Father and found ourselves lost in a world that is filled with sin. But, the great thing is, no one has to stay lost. You can always find your way back to your heavenly Father. And when you do, He’s got a party all ready for you.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024
Psalm 145:7
They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

If you’ve had a bad day, lost your job, or are on the brink of financial ruin, praising God isn’t usually the first thing on your mind. And yet, in those difficult moments, realizing that God is still good can help you face anything that’s thrust your way. When you remember that life isn’t simply about your circumstances, it pushes you to look past those seemingly bad things and onto a God that can make anything good…because He is good.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
1 Corinthians 5:8
Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

The festivals Israel celebrated were always about one thing, and it wasn’t the food. It was about focusing their hearts on remembering. Remembering the One who delivered them from their enemies and gave them everything they needed. All they needed to do was worship Him with sincere hearts filled with genuine faith. God treasures humility over hypocrisy.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Isaiah 25:9
And it will be said on that day, ‘Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, that He might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for Him; let us be glad and rejoice in His salvation.

When you’re uncertain about the present, it’s hard to believe that the future will be any better. But God wanted Israel to know that no matter what difficulties they faced in the present, their future would be filled with joy. And it’s the same for you. No matter what you face today, you are promised a heavenly future filled with overwhelming joy.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Monday, December 16, 2024
Psalm 118:24
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Rejoice in today because it’s the one you’ve been gifted. You might be tempted to focus on tomorrow because you believe it will be better, but remember, God has gifted you this day. And even though it might not hold everything you hoped it would, it’s still the day God chose to gift you… so choose to rejoice in that gift today.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Friday, December 13, 2024
Jude 1:6
And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.

When God created the angels, some chose to reject God’s authority and because of that decision, they faced grave consequences. The Bible says that rebellion against God always leads to eternal separation and judgment. And even though each one of us has been seen as a rebel, God’s given us a way to not face those same consequences. And it’s simple: put your faith in the One who bore your consequences and gave His life for you on the cross.