Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
1 Peter 1:8-9
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.

You haven’t seen Christ in the flesh, but you love Him. You didn’t see Him nailed to the cross and resurrected from the dead, but you trust that He paid for your sins. That’s because faith is the assurance of things we haven’t seen. Rejoice with glorious, inexpressible joy in knowing that, even if you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, God can. Place your happiness and hope in what you haven’t seen yet, instead of focusing on the difficulties that seem all too

present. Your present sufferings cannot be compared with the wonderful things that the Lord has in store for you.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Acts 2:28
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.

God gave us instructions in His word on how to walk the “paths of life.” The fullest life is one lived with the Lord’s will as a first priority: that means refraining from sin, loving others, and obeying when you feel the Holy Spirit tugging you. After all, what real joy could you ever have in life, if in the back of your mind you know that you’re ignoring His calling? His presence in your life will bring joy and gladness, but in order to be present, He must also be relevant. If you want to experience the supernatural joy of the Lord, make Him a part of your every day through prayer, obedience, and keeping an ear open for His voice.

Monday, October 3, 2022

Monday, October 3, 2022
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

It’s saddening to see people living without joy, especially when joy is so readily available in Jesus. God is a God of overflowing love and everlasting peace; imagine having a relationship with Him and being called His own child! Those whose sins are covered by the blood of Christ have become new creations, and their destiny is guaranteed. Heaven awaits, so while you’re living this brief life on earth, pray that God would fill you with joy and peace. Not only can you be hopeful as a Christian, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, you can abound in hope.

Friday, September 30, 2022

Friday, September 30, 2022
1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

No one likes when someone is a show-off… not even God. He’s the only one in existence that deserves unending praise, and everything else has been put in its place by Him. Even the angels, when they appeared to people, knew to redirect all the praise and worship to the Almighty. Remember, you’re a human being, sinful by nature and made from dust. Be humble, but don’t forget that you are also God’s child, and that in Christ, you are a new creation.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.

When Jesus walked on this earth, He spent time with the lowly. The cripples, the lepers, the blind and sick; people who were seen as being “beyond repair” whether because of their physical condition, or because of their multitude of sins. But Christ looked past their weaknesses and shortcomings. Many of them He healed, and we remember to this day how power was given to the faint. Jesus may not be walking the earth today, but the Word still holds true: He will provide your strength when you have no strength of your own, if you put your faith in Him.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

There’s nothing that you can’t do with Christ by your side. He will comfort you, equip you, and guide you as you serve Him with your life. History is full of people who obeyed God faithfully, and when they did, He helped them accomplish things that they could have never imagined doing on their own. You can do all things through Christ… because, in reality, you can’t do anything without Him. Every breath in your lungs comes from the Lord, and if you allow Him to strengthen and steer you, there are no limits to what you can accomplish in His name.