Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!

When was the last time something slipped God’s notice? He has His eyes on every living thing, even the ravens. The Lord knows your needs, and He can provide for all of them, even more than you can ask or imagine. In many ways, He already has. In times of need and in times of plenty, no matter the circumstances, there’s still things you can thank Him for, from the air you breathe to your very salvation. Trust in the Lord’s will. Pray for your wants and needs, and whether you’re full or hungry, don’t forget how much you mean to Him. You are His creation, and you’re worth so much more than you know… certainly more than the birds.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

In the verses surrounding this one, Paul urges believers to give generously to others, not out of compulsion, but from a genuine desire to love people. God doesn’t want you to give reluctantly just to satisfy a feeling of guilt. He loves a cheerful giver, and however much you decide to give, God is able to provide for you. Whether you choose to bless a friend, your family, or churches and ministries with your time and resources, be grateful for what the Lord has given you. When you realize that everything you have was given to you by God, it’s only natural to begin using the gifts you’ve been given to make someone else’s day.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Monday, November 21, 2022
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

God’s blessings are innumerable, and they aren’t hard to find if you look for them. From the food you eat to the clothes you wear, to the country you were born in, the Lord has blessed everybody in more ways than one. It’s easy to focus on the things in your life that could be different, but God has already given you what’s most important: the breath in your lungs and the blood of His Son. Rejoice that your sins are paid for, pray for your wants and needs, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Friday, November 18, 2022
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Life is full of constant change on a personal, societal, and global scale. Circumstances change, relationships change, and people themselves change. The one thing that has never changed since the beginning of the world is the Lord. He is always good, always just, and always merciful. Christ is sinless perfection, and in His grace, He rescued you from your imperfections, so that you could one day be in Heaven with Him. He always is, always has been, and always will be the one true God.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

It’s important that you take time to rest your body and mind. Even God rested on the seventh day of creation… however, He never stopped being God. The Bible doesn’t say it’s wrong to feel weary, but it does encourage you not to grow weary of doing good. We are called to be imitators of Christ; a desperately needed light in the world. Life is like a breath, or a season that comes and goes. Take seriously the time that God is given us and do as much good in His name as you can, not growing weary, but persevering until you reach the finish line.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Psalm 74:17
You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter.

The universe we live in is incredibly vast and stunningly beautiful. The colossal planets and stars out in space are a testament to God’s handiwork, but the earth itself, though just a speck of dust on the cosmic scale, is special. God created the sun, moon, and stars in one day, but He spent four creating this world. He set the boundaries of the earth, separated the sky and sea, and filled the planet with life. Winter, spring, summer, and fall are small parts of God’s creation, but their beauty declares that our God is good.