Thursday, August 22, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Matthew 21:16
Do you hear what these children are saying? They asked Him. Yes, Jesus replied, have you never read, from the lips of children and infants you, LORD, have called forth your praise?

The question the Pharisee’s asked Jesus in this passage was rhetorical. What they were really saying was, ‘do you realize these people think you’re the Messiah?’ And Jesus’ reply was simple. He reminded them of the prophecy they already knew from Scripture. And if God was the One who allowed that prophecy to be fulfilled, then who was He to stop the people from speaking the truth. The question is, do you hear what the children are saying?

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Matthew 18:3
And He said: Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

What does it mean to embrace your inner child? Well, it means, you’re willing to trust, willing to be humble, and willing to be open. And that’s what Jesus was telling His followers to do when He said to become like little children. He’s not encouraging them to be immature or naïve, but He was challenging them to say yes to God, no matter what He asked them to do. So, embrace that inner child within and be willing to trust, to be humble and to be open to all God has for you.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

When it came to guiding sheep, boundaries were very important because it let the sheep know where it was safe to graze. And it’s the same with your children. Helping them understand where those boundaries are, not only protects them from danger, but also makes them feel safe as well. And the result of feeling safe is a house filled with peace and joy.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024
Psalm 127:3-4
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

Just as an archer would carefully craft and aim his arrow, so too does God shape and direct our lives, our children’s lives and even our grandchildren’s lives. And each life is designed with a unique path and purpose that has eternal importance. As a parent, you’re called to be a part of that shaping process, but just remember, ultimately, it’s God who helps guide those arrows. So, trust Him as you watch them fly.

Friday, August 16, 2024

Friday, August 16, 2024
Isaiah 40:28
Have you no knowledge of it? Has it not come to your ears? The eternal God, the Lord, the maker of the ends of the earth, is never feeble or tired.

You know how you feel at the end of a very long day where you’ve physically pushed yourself to the limit? God NEVER feels that way. He’s never exhausted, never mentally tired, never in need of nap. And that’s good news because it means, He is available anytime, day or night, for whatever problem you’re facing. And if He created the entire world in 6 days without needing a moment to catch His breath, He can help you with whatever challenge is before you today.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024
1 Kings 3:12
I have done as you said: I have given you a wise and far-seeing heart, so that there has never been your equal in the past, and never will there be any like you in the future.

Solomon was one-of-a-kind. He was wiser than anyone has ever been or ever will be, but he still allowed something else to pull his heart away from the Lord. Maybe that’s why, in the New Testament, Paul doesn’t encourage you to become wiser, but encourages you to put on love because what you love ends up consuming you. So, be wise and love God.