Thursday, March 7, 2024

Thursday, March 7, 2024
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Jesus tore down the walls and broke through the barriers that people put between each other. In Christ’s eyes there was no race, class, gender, name, or deed that made you less human than anyone else. He loved unconditionally and offered Himself as a willing sacrifice so that one day every people, tribe and tongue could be united together in harmony. Different though we may be from one another, we’re all beggars who have found living water, and that’s what makes us one in Christ. And on the day when we finally see Him seated on the throne, every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Appearances are not the ultimate measure of a person’s worth. How much time do you spend fearing what others will think of you, and yet not fearing what the God Himself thinks of you? If you and I are to become more and more like Christ, we must revere the Lord and seek His favor more than the approval of others. While external beauty may fade, the inner beauty of a heart attuned to Him is lasting. Love, kindness, humility, and faithfulness spring from a heart that fears the Lord, becoming a source of inspiration and blessing to others.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

God designed all kinds of beautiful things, including you. But when you let your outward appearance become the focal point of life, your heart will inevitably start to fall behind. Your soul weighs far more than passing beauty and fleeting charm, and it was the inner self that Jesus was more concerned with whenever He met someone. It brought Him joy to meet outcasts who loved the Lord and were humble at heart. Meanwhile, the ones He scorned were the Pharisees, calling them whitewashed tombs: perfect on the outside, but full of dead bones on the inside.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024
Proverbs 31:25
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Strength is far more than physical; it’s an inner fortitude that comes not from your own sufficiency, but from a reliance on the source of all strength – the Almighty. In a world clamoring for attention and applause, godly dignity comes from knowing your identity before Him. This dignity is not swayed by external opinions but remains anchored in the unchanging truth of being His child. With strength and dignity rooted in the Lord, there is nothing tomorrow can bring that can separate you from Him.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

God isn’t limited by space, time, or nature the way you and I are. He is with you in this very moment, and at the same time, He’s with believers on the other side of the world. His attention is undivided, and yet in one day He answers more prayers than you can possibly imagine. He doesn’t have to clear His schedule to make time for you, and He doesn’t wonder at what your future may hold. He made you, He loves you, and He will be right beside you through every day of your life, as He has been since the day you were born. Our God is an awesome God

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Matthew 7:3
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

We’re so quick to judge others based on their flaws, but too busy to see our own. What if you applied the same scrutiny to yourself that you apply to others? Jesus challenges you and I to stop looking outward, and instead, turn your gaze inward. To examine your motives, your thoughts, and your desires, and to acknowledge your strengths and flaws for what they are. As you strive to be more like Christ, be honest with yourself and with God about the things in your heart that need to change, praying always for grace and for His help moving forward.