Thursday, March 24, 2022

Thursday, March 24, 2022
John 10:28
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

It has been said, by people with much more solemn outlooks on life, that existence is merely the struggle to exist. Any number of things can rattle your world in this life, and someday, your life itself will be ended. But as a child of God whose sin has been paid for by Christ’s blood, you will never truly perish. Heaven is waiting for you, and once you’ve been accepted into God’s kingdom, there is nothing that can steal you away. The Father offers eternal life to anyone who will believe in the sacrifice of His son Jesus, but you’re only offered one lifetime to make the choice, and to plant the seeds that will encourage others to do the same.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Luke 23:42-43
And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.

In this portion of scripture, one of the criminals being crucified alongside Jesus berates Him for not saving himself, but the other puts his trust in the Son of God. Knowing that he doesn’t deserve it, the thief asks Jesus not to forget him, and with that, the Savior promises that they will be together in paradise. This one man, nailed to a tree and trusting Jesus to save him,

painted a perfect picture of what we all must do to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. If you recognize your sin, your need for a Savior, and believe in His ability to wash your mistakes away, you too will be with Him in paradise.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

This verse is the central theme of the New Testament; the good news that offers you an eternal place in Heaven with the God who loves you and gave His only Son to save you. Because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, the debt you could never pay has been paid. The stains of sin that you could never wipe off on your own have been washed away by His blood. Your Father is waiting for you in Heaven, and for those around you too. This life may not be all there is, but it’s your only chance to accept Christ’s gift, and share the good news with those who need to hear it.

Monday, March 21, 2022

Monday, March 21, 2022
Revelation 21:1
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

This world is where you’ll spend your temporary life, but a paradise that you can’t even imagine awaits you after this life is over. Revelation tells us that one day, the land and sea will be no more; God will do away with earth and give all His children a place in His heavenly kingdom. It’s important that you remember not to treasure the things of our earthly home, which won’t matter in the end. Instead, we should all make sure that the lives we do live are spent in service to God. One of the greatest joys of entering Heaven will be hearing the Father say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Friday, March 18, 2022

Friday, March 18, 2022
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

Fear is one of the enemy’s most effective tools, and he uses it constantly to keep you from giving your fullest potential to God. There are plenty of things to be afraid of in this world, but our Father tells us time and time again that none of them are worth fearing. Scripture says that this life is but a breath compared to Heaven, but still we fear the things that threaten us in this blip of a lifetime. Mere man can’t separate you from God, and they cant steal His saving grace either. If you hold fast to the Lord, nothing in this temporary world is worth fearing… so live boldly for Him, and be a shining light unto the world.

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

It often feels like as Christians, we are facing life at a disadvantage. The world today is indifferent and even hostile toward our faith and the Word of God; but that shouldn’t stop you. The Almighty is on your side, and if He is for you, who can be against you? How can the enemy possibly compare to the Lord? Fear is meant to chain God’s children down, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we know that those chains are hollow and brittle.