Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Ephesians 4:16
“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

Your body looks out for itself. When a part of it is damaged, all your systems work hard to make sure that bones heal, sickness is eradicated, and proper nutrition is supplied. As a believer, you are a part of the body of Christ, along with every other person whose sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus. It’s important that we are always building each other up in love, helping each other when difficulties arise, and banding together to do Christ’s work here on

earth. Each one of us has an important part to play in our church and our community, and with your help, we hold each other together.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Romans 12:4-5
“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

It’s not hard to start comparing yourself to others, judging your skills, ideals, and even your spiritual walk by what others are doing. You might feel like you’ve fallen short, but the bible assures us that not every member of the body of Christ serves the same function. Just as a body has eyes, hands and feet that each serve a different purpose, each of us have our own part to play in the body of Christ. Some will be great at public speaking, others will be gifted counsellors, and some will take the good news of the gospel across oceans. What you do isn’t important; what is important is that you are serving God in whatever capacity He has called you to.

Monday, April 25, 2022

Monday, April 25, 2022
1 Corinthians 12:27
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

Christians are the body of Christ here on earth. While Jesus may not be physically present, His grace, love, and the Holy Spirit are very much alive and active in believers like you and I. As part of the body, you’re on the winning team; one that “neither height nor depth, neither angels nor demons” can steal victory from. It’s a cause for rejoicing, but it’s important that we remember that we as Christ’s representatives have a job to do. The point of a body is to interact with the world, and if we aren’t actively serving the Lord in our communities, churches and countries, we’re like a foot that has fallen asleep.

Friday, April 22, 2022

Friday, April 22, 2022
Matthew 6:13
“…And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Everywhere you look, images, literature, and electronic media vie for your attention, hoping to influence you to buy a product or indulge in a service; the fact of the matter is the same thing is happening spiritually. Our spirits are constantly being tempted to indulge in self-centered behavior. Though it might seem that these temptations are from outside evils, more often than not it’s our own sin nature doing the tempting. We need to be delivered from these evil thoughts and be led away from our own self-interest. God is the one who does this. So, the next time you’re feeling tempted, turn to the Father, and He will lead you away.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Matthew 6:12
“…and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors…”

We often think that God will forgive us regardless of our own behavior, but to be forgiven, we have some work to do. God’s forgiveness is a gift from God, but like all gifts from Him, He expects us to share them with others. He gives us His love so that we may share it with the unloved; He gives us our possessions so we can help those without; and He forgives us so that we are able to forgive those who have wronged us. If we aren’t willing to share His gifts, why would He give us more? It’s unnatural to forgive those who have hurt you, but with God’s supernatural power, you can forgive the greatest of offenses.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Matthew 6:11
“…Give us this day our daily bread,”

Your Father is the Great Provider. If He cares for and feeds the sparrows every day, imagine how much more He cares about you, His precious child. In this portion of the Lord’s prayer, we are asking God to provide what we need to make it through the day, whether that be food, guidance, or just peace of mind. The very breath in our lungs belongs to the Lord, and you can find comfort in knowing that He holds every aspect of your life in His hands. He is in control, and if you are walking in His will, God will provide no matter what He calls you to do.