Today's Word for Friday November 26, 2010
AFFECTION
DEFINITION
Fond attachment; devotion or love; emotion; feeling; the emotional realm of love; to hold a place in one's affection.
SCRIPTURE
"Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other." Romans 12:10.
"For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:8
"Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." Philippians 2:1.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Genuine affection is demonstrated by selfless kindness that causes a person to put aside their own interests for the good of another.
When we think of "genuine affection" we think of the relationship between David and Jonathan. In I Samuel 18:1 we are told that when they met each other an immediate bond developed between them and it says that Jonathan loved David as himself. To show his affection for David Jonathan gave him his robe, tunic, sword, bow and belt. In affirmation of their affection and friendship Jonathan and David made a covenant with each other. Jonathan was Saul's son and David was his son in law.
David was so successful in all that Saul sent him to do that Saul became jealous of David's success and he wanted to kill him. Jonathan interceded because of his brotherly affection for David. Jonathan remained loyal to David and helped him escape Saul's many attempts to kill him. Jonathan kept his covenant with David even though it meant he had to go against his own father. David continued to honor their covenant after Jonathan was killed and David became king by showing kindness to Jonathan's son.
In Psalms 36 David expressed the vast extent of affection that God has for us. We are to give thanks to God, for His affection and mercy which endures forever. In Jeremiah 31:3 we are reminded of the Lord's affection to us when it is written that God has loved us with an everlasting love. And because of this love for us He reached out to us with loving kindness. God truly loves us with genuine affection.
God wants us to have that same genuine affection for others that He has for us. He wants us to exemplify the mutual love and commitment of true affection in our relationships with our family and our Christian friends.
We can think back over 55 years ago when we first met each other as college students at Wheaton College. At first we shared an interest in each other and soon we began to have affection for each other. Soon our affection grew and we knew we were right for each other. After about six months of dating we were separated for a year as Dottie finished at Wheaton and Ken went to Fuller Seminary, about 2000 miles apart.
In those days there was no text messaging and telephone calls were expensive so our affection for one another was continued through letters. We soon knew that God was in our relationship and decided to get married. We then raised our support and headed for the mission field in Korea. True affection for one another started us on our way because of our true affection for our Lord and we knew His hand was upon our marriage and ministry.
Our marriage has lasted because of our deep affection for each other. We are committed to one another, we care for one another and we seek to put aside our own interests in deference to the need of the other. We delight in honoring God and each other. Marriages fail when they are based only on physical affection and not on spiritual affection as well.
Paul describes his affection for the Christians in Philippi as being like the affection of Jesus Christ by asking them to be like minded and have affection for the Lord. When we truly love the Lord we will, like Paul, be able to love others with the affection of Jesus.
The scripture in 1 Peter 4:8-9 reads: "Above all things have a fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without grumbling." But also we are to have a true affection for our Lord.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Give me affection today for my family, my friends and for those I meet. Help me to radiate through my walk and my talk the love of Jesus to all I meet.
November 29, 2010
Thanksgiving: November 25, 2010
Today's Word for Thursday November 25, 2010
THANKSGIVING
DEFINITION
An occasion to give thanks to God.
SCRIPTURE
Offer to God thanksgiving and pay your vows to the most high. Psalm 50:14.
Let us come before His presence with Thanksgiving: let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Psalm 95:2.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name. Psalm 100:4
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Today is Thanksgiving in America. This is a unique holiday celebrated by decree only in America. When the first settlers came to the shores of America they set aside a day to give thanks to God for all of His blessings to them. They were a grateful group of people that knew that their freedom, their success and their blessings came from God.
How will you spend today? All across America people will celebrate Thanksgiving by going to or watching on television parades or football games. Families will get together for big feasts and eat and drink until the day is over. The problem with most Americans is that they have forgotten God and do not even think to thank Him for the blessings that they have personally received let alone to thank Him for how He has blessed our country.
In our family, Thanksgiving has always been a special day of thanksgiving. As far back as we can remember it was a time for our family to get together. But more important it was a time that we took to thank God for His blessings. As you read this devotional today we will be doing the same - having Thanksgiving with some of our family and thanking God for His past blessings but also asking God for continual blessings for ourselves, our family, our friends and our nation and world.
The psalmist in the three verses we have listed above gives us several suggestions for us to do today. First, he suggests that we offer God thanksgiving and fulfill our vows to Him. Most of us have so much to thank God for today such as our salvation, our family, our health, our freedoms and our friends.
Secondly, we are to come before His presence - pray - with thanksgiving and shout joyfully to Him with psalms --- singing. And finally the psalmist suggests that we enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. As a family today we will take the time to enter into His gates by praying with joy and thankfulness for all that he has and is doing for us.
We urge you and your family to make this day very special. Whatever busy schedules you have planned take the time to give thanksgiving to your Lord, your Savior and your God. Have a most blessed Thanksgiving and together let us praise the Lord with all of our hearts, mind and soul.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
We thank You Lord, that we live in a country that has set aside a day to give thanks to You for Your blessings. As a family we thank You for all that You have given to us. Help us to never take Your blessings for granted and to always give You the praise and glory for what we have. May our family be a blessing to others and may our words and deeds throughout this special day exalt Your name in all that we do.
THANKSGIVING
DEFINITION
An occasion to give thanks to God.
SCRIPTURE
Offer to God thanksgiving and pay your vows to the most high. Psalm 50:14.
Let us come before His presence with Thanksgiving: let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Psalm 95:2.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name. Psalm 100:4
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Today is Thanksgiving in America. This is a unique holiday celebrated by decree only in America. When the first settlers came to the shores of America they set aside a day to give thanks to God for all of His blessings to them. They were a grateful group of people that knew that their freedom, their success and their blessings came from God.
How will you spend today? All across America people will celebrate Thanksgiving by going to or watching on television parades or football games. Families will get together for big feasts and eat and drink until the day is over. The problem with most Americans is that they have forgotten God and do not even think to thank Him for the blessings that they have personally received let alone to thank Him for how He has blessed our country.
In our family, Thanksgiving has always been a special day of thanksgiving. As far back as we can remember it was a time for our family to get together. But more important it was a time that we took to thank God for His blessings. As you read this devotional today we will be doing the same - having Thanksgiving with some of our family and thanking God for His past blessings but also asking God for continual blessings for ourselves, our family, our friends and our nation and world.
The psalmist in the three verses we have listed above gives us several suggestions for us to do today. First, he suggests that we offer God thanksgiving and fulfill our vows to Him. Most of us have so much to thank God for today such as our salvation, our family, our health, our freedoms and our friends.
Secondly, we are to come before His presence - pray - with thanksgiving and shout joyfully to Him with psalms --- singing. And finally the psalmist suggests that we enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. As a family today we will take the time to enter into His gates by praying with joy and thankfulness for all that he has and is doing for us.
We urge you and your family to make this day very special. Whatever busy schedules you have planned take the time to give thanksgiving to your Lord, your Savior and your God. Have a most blessed Thanksgiving and together let us praise the Lord with all of our hearts, mind and soul.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
We thank You Lord, that we live in a country that has set aside a day to give thanks to You for Your blessings. As a family we thank You for all that You have given to us. Help us to never take Your blessings for granted and to always give You the praise and glory for what we have. May our family be a blessing to others and may our words and deeds throughout this special day exalt Your name in all that we do.
Call: November 24, 2010
Today's Word for Wednesday November 24, 2010
CALL
DEFINITION
To cry out in a loud voice; to summon or invite to come; to announce authoritatively; proclaim; to cause to come.
SCRIPTURE
"Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near." Isaiah 55:6.
"And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
"The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it." I Thessalonians 5:24.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
As Christians we have a most wonderful and reliable source to call on every moment of every day. God has promised to be with us through every trial and tribulation we have. And He has also promised to be with us through all the good times. All we have to do is call on Him and He is there for us. He is near and He can be found as we read in Isaiah 55:6 (above).
When we consider the word "CALL" as referred to in the scriptures there are several considerations for us.
In 1 Samuel chapter three we read of the account of when Samuel was called by God. He was woken up in a dream and was not sure how to respond. He first thought it was Eli, who was very old, who was calling and needed him. But Eli told him to go back to his room and if you are called again, respond by saying: "Speak Lord for your servant hears." And that day Samuel was called to serve God.
Each one that God calls is called according to God's purpose. Those who heed God's call have the assurance that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28) And we can be sure that God will accomplish His purpose to which we are called.
In I Thessalonians, Paul tells us that God will do it because He is faithful. When God calls you, are you ready to answer as Samuel did, speak Lord your servant hears?
The scripture also has a lot to say about those that reject God's call. In Isaiah Chapter 65:12 it reads: "Because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke you did not hear." Then the Lord will withdraw His blessings and in Isaiah 65:14 it reads, "You shall cry for sorrow of heart, and wail for grief of spirit." And in Psalms 81:11-12 we are told that when My people would not heed my voice (call), I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, to walk in their own counsels. And finally in Jeremiah 7:13 and 15 we read that the Lord said: "but you did not hear, and I called you, but you did not answer, and so I will cast you out of My sight."
God is patient and gives us ample opportunity to respond to His call, but when we continually reject His call, He let's us continue in our stubborn ways satisfying our evil desires. There are always consequences when we turn a deaf ear to God. We not only lose God's blessings on our life, but we bring God's judgment on our lives.
In contrast to those who do not respond to God's call we read about how the disciples responded (Mark 1 and 2) to the call of God. They did not ask questions. They immediately left what they were doing and followed Jesus. They were moved by the power of God to completely commit themselves, not knowing all that Jesus had for them. They responded as Samuel did --- YES LORD, HERE AM I.
And we are told in the book of Acts 16:9-10 how Paul responded to the vision calling him to Macedonia to preach the gospel. Paul answered the call of God without reservation. He got ready at once and left for Macedonia to preach the gospel.
When God calls we can be sure that He is faithful and will do all that He has promised. Now it is your decision as to how you respond when God calls you.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
I commit my life to You today, dear Lord, willing to answer Your call for my life. Give me an open heart to listen and a willing heart to respond. Unite my family to serve You together and to seek Your best for our lives. Bless us, challenge us and lead us in the paths of Your righteousness today.
CALL
DEFINITION
To cry out in a loud voice; to summon or invite to come; to announce authoritatively; proclaim; to cause to come.
SCRIPTURE
"Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near." Isaiah 55:6.
"And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
"The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it." I Thessalonians 5:24.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
As Christians we have a most wonderful and reliable source to call on every moment of every day. God has promised to be with us through every trial and tribulation we have. And He has also promised to be with us through all the good times. All we have to do is call on Him and He is there for us. He is near and He can be found as we read in Isaiah 55:6 (above).
When we consider the word "CALL" as referred to in the scriptures there are several considerations for us.
In 1 Samuel chapter three we read of the account of when Samuel was called by God. He was woken up in a dream and was not sure how to respond. He first thought it was Eli, who was very old, who was calling and needed him. But Eli told him to go back to his room and if you are called again, respond by saying: "Speak Lord for your servant hears." And that day Samuel was called to serve God.
Each one that God calls is called according to God's purpose. Those who heed God's call have the assurance that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28) And we can be sure that God will accomplish His purpose to which we are called.
In I Thessalonians, Paul tells us that God will do it because He is faithful. When God calls you, are you ready to answer as Samuel did, speak Lord your servant hears?
The scripture also has a lot to say about those that reject God's call. In Isaiah Chapter 65:12 it reads: "Because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke you did not hear." Then the Lord will withdraw His blessings and in Isaiah 65:14 it reads, "You shall cry for sorrow of heart, and wail for grief of spirit." And in Psalms 81:11-12 we are told that when My people would not heed my voice (call), I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, to walk in their own counsels. And finally in Jeremiah 7:13 and 15 we read that the Lord said: "but you did not hear, and I called you, but you did not answer, and so I will cast you out of My sight."
God is patient and gives us ample opportunity to respond to His call, but when we continually reject His call, He let's us continue in our stubborn ways satisfying our evil desires. There are always consequences when we turn a deaf ear to God. We not only lose God's blessings on our life, but we bring God's judgment on our lives.
In contrast to those who do not respond to God's call we read about how the disciples responded (Mark 1 and 2) to the call of God. They did not ask questions. They immediately left what they were doing and followed Jesus. They were moved by the power of God to completely commit themselves, not knowing all that Jesus had for them. They responded as Samuel did --- YES LORD, HERE AM I.
And we are told in the book of Acts 16:9-10 how Paul responded to the vision calling him to Macedonia to preach the gospel. Paul answered the call of God without reservation. He got ready at once and left for Macedonia to preach the gospel.
When God calls we can be sure that He is faithful and will do all that He has promised. Now it is your decision as to how you respond when God calls you.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
I commit my life to You today, dear Lord, willing to answer Your call for my life. Give me an open heart to listen and a willing heart to respond. Unite my family to serve You together and to seek Your best for our lives. Bless us, challenge us and lead us in the paths of Your righteousness today.
Anchor: November 23, 2010
Today's Word for Tuesday November 23, 2010
ANCHOR
DEFINITION
A person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability or security; mainstay.
SCRIPTURE
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast." Hebrews 6:19.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
When we think of anchors, we think of ships or boats. An anchor is lowered to keep the ship in place so it will not float into a dangerous position. In Acts chapter 27, the apostle Paul gives us an account of the time he was on a ship as a prisoner being moved with other prisoners to their trial. A terrible storm came up and the sailors had to put the anchor out to keep the ship wrecked vessel from being dashed to pieces on the rocks.
Thinking of ships and boats, we remember going out in a boat with an out board motor with my (Ken) mother and step father. We had our six children with us and we went out probably no more than a mile into the Pacific Ocean. All of a sudden we noticed that the boat was slowly beginning to fill with water. Since we had young children on board my step father radioed the Coast Guard for help. We knew an anchor would not help and a bucket bailing the water out of the boat was not sufficient. We knew that now was the time to pray and we all were praying and doing all we could to help get rid of the water at the same time.
Soon we saw a Coast Guard ship getting close. To say the least it was huge. We thought the whole American Navy was coming. They responded quickly probably because they knew there were small children on board. To make a long story short the Coast Guard got us and the boat safely back to shore. That day, in our situation, a boat anchor was not what we needed. It was the anchor of hope in Jesus Christ that we relied on.
As Christians, our hope in Jesus is the anchor for our soul and it is sure and steadfast so we will not drift away. In the storms of life we are like a ship at sea that is tossed and battered and in danger of being dashed to pieces. Our anchor, Jesus Christ, is always with us to keep us safe and stable and by the power of His Holy Spirit will keep us from drifting away to follow our sinful desires.
When you face each day in life, make sure your anchor of faith in Jesus is steadfast and sure. You can ask the Lord daily to keep your anchor firm and trust Him to keep you steady in the storms of life. He will be there with you every moment of the day.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
As I face this day, I think of the old hymn sung years ago, 'My Anchor Holds." Thank You for being my anchor throughout this day and it is my prayer that You will hold me close to You and lead and guide me and keep me on a steady course through my voyage in life.
ANCHOR
DEFINITION
A person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability or security; mainstay.
SCRIPTURE
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast." Hebrews 6:19.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
When we think of anchors, we think of ships or boats. An anchor is lowered to keep the ship in place so it will not float into a dangerous position. In Acts chapter 27, the apostle Paul gives us an account of the time he was on a ship as a prisoner being moved with other prisoners to their trial. A terrible storm came up and the sailors had to put the anchor out to keep the ship wrecked vessel from being dashed to pieces on the rocks.
Thinking of ships and boats, we remember going out in a boat with an out board motor with my (Ken) mother and step father. We had our six children with us and we went out probably no more than a mile into the Pacific Ocean. All of a sudden we noticed that the boat was slowly beginning to fill with water. Since we had young children on board my step father radioed the Coast Guard for help. We knew an anchor would not help and a bucket bailing the water out of the boat was not sufficient. We knew that now was the time to pray and we all were praying and doing all we could to help get rid of the water at the same time.
Soon we saw a Coast Guard ship getting close. To say the least it was huge. We thought the whole American Navy was coming. They responded quickly probably because they knew there were small children on board. To make a long story short the Coast Guard got us and the boat safely back to shore. That day, in our situation, a boat anchor was not what we needed. It was the anchor of hope in Jesus Christ that we relied on.
As Christians, our hope in Jesus is the anchor for our soul and it is sure and steadfast so we will not drift away. In the storms of life we are like a ship at sea that is tossed and battered and in danger of being dashed to pieces. Our anchor, Jesus Christ, is always with us to keep us safe and stable and by the power of His Holy Spirit will keep us from drifting away to follow our sinful desires.
When you face each day in life, make sure your anchor of faith in Jesus is steadfast and sure. You can ask the Lord daily to keep your anchor firm and trust Him to keep you steady in the storms of life. He will be there with you every moment of the day.
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
As I face this day, I think of the old hymn sung years ago, 'My Anchor Holds." Thank You for being my anchor throughout this day and it is my prayer that You will hold me close to You and lead and guide me and keep me on a steady course through my voyage in life.
Belief: November 22, 2010
Today's Word for Monday November 22, 2010
BELIEF
DEFINITION
Something believed; opinion; conviction; confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof; confidence; faith; trust; a religious creed or trust.
SCRIPTURE
"God from the beginning chose you for salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle." II Thessalonians 2:13, 15.
"He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching." Titus 1:9
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." John 1:12
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Anyone who says he is a Christian is saying that he has a belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and follows His teachings. Webster defines belief as confidence in the truth or existence of something. Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life." John 14:6. God and Jesus are the source of all truth and that is the basis of our belief. Therefore those that put their belief or trust in Jesus can have confidence in the truth of His teachings.
As Paul writes in the verses above in II Thessalonians, we are to stand fast and hold tight to the traditions we are taught. It is by our belief in Jesus that God has given us the right to be a child of God. (John 1:12 above)
The book of Titus is a letter that Paul wrote to Titus. Paul had given to Titus the responsibility of appointing leaders for the churches that Paul had been involved in establishing. In Titus 1:5-9, Paul describes to Titus the leadership qualities that leaders in the church should have. All Christians should strive to meet these qualifications in their lives today. The message of Salvation that Jesus gave us is trustworthy and we should have a strong, unshakeable and confident belief in what He taught us so we can encourage others.
The keys to living according to our Christian beliefs are:
TRUSTING GOD: This comes first no matter what we are facing in life. Our belief is in God and our faith is strengthened by trusting God. We must trust in the Lord with all our heart. (Psalm 37:3 and Proverbs 3:5 are good verses for you to read)•
DO GOOD: Our faith is demonstrated by the good we do whether it is by word or deed. Psalm 37:3 instructs us to trust in the Lord and then do good.
RELY ON THE LORD: When we have troubles we are to "Cast all our cares on Him." I Peter 5:7. Thus at all times when we face a situation that is difficult for us, we are instructed to give it to the Lord. We do not have to go it alone. We can rely on the Lord to be a constant help in our troubles.
COMMIT OUR PLANS TO GOD: Every day when we begin our activities, our belief in God allows us to "Commit to the Lord what ever you do and your plans will succeed." (Proverbs 16:3) Problems that we have during our day usually occur because we have not committed our plans to our Lord in the morning and given Him the opportunity to guide us.
Many people living in today's world really believe in nothing more than themselves. We do not know how we could make it even through one day without our faith in the Lord. With all the stresses and all the uncertainties of life in today's world, we are certain that if we did not have our strong belief in God and Jesus, we would be in deep despair. How strong and real is your belief in God?
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Thank You Lord that You can give me strength to live every moment of this day for You. Keep my belief in You strong and help me to trust You, to do good, to cast all my concerns upon You and to commit each situation I face to You. Bless my family, my friends and those I meet today for the first time. May my belief in Christ be evident in my life as I serve You today.
BELIEF
DEFINITION
Something believed; opinion; conviction; confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof; confidence; faith; trust; a religious creed or trust.
SCRIPTURE
"God from the beginning chose you for salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle." II Thessalonians 2:13, 15.
"He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching." Titus 1:9
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." John 1:12
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Anyone who says he is a Christian is saying that he has a belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and follows His teachings. Webster defines belief as confidence in the truth or existence of something. Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life." John 14:6. God and Jesus are the source of all truth and that is the basis of our belief. Therefore those that put their belief or trust in Jesus can have confidence in the truth of His teachings.
As Paul writes in the verses above in II Thessalonians, we are to stand fast and hold tight to the traditions we are taught. It is by our belief in Jesus that God has given us the right to be a child of God. (John 1:12 above)
The book of Titus is a letter that Paul wrote to Titus. Paul had given to Titus the responsibility of appointing leaders for the churches that Paul had been involved in establishing. In Titus 1:5-9, Paul describes to Titus the leadership qualities that leaders in the church should have. All Christians should strive to meet these qualifications in their lives today. The message of Salvation that Jesus gave us is trustworthy and we should have a strong, unshakeable and confident belief in what He taught us so we can encourage others.
The keys to living according to our Christian beliefs are:
TRUSTING GOD: This comes first no matter what we are facing in life. Our belief is in God and our faith is strengthened by trusting God. We must trust in the Lord with all our heart. (Psalm 37:3 and Proverbs 3:5 are good verses for you to read)•
DO GOOD: Our faith is demonstrated by the good we do whether it is by word or deed. Psalm 37:3 instructs us to trust in the Lord and then do good.
RELY ON THE LORD: When we have troubles we are to "Cast all our cares on Him." I Peter 5:7. Thus at all times when we face a situation that is difficult for us, we are instructed to give it to the Lord. We do not have to go it alone. We can rely on the Lord to be a constant help in our troubles.
COMMIT OUR PLANS TO GOD: Every day when we begin our activities, our belief in God allows us to "Commit to the Lord what ever you do and your plans will succeed." (Proverbs 16:3) Problems that we have during our day usually occur because we have not committed our plans to our Lord in the morning and given Him the opportunity to guide us.
Many people living in today's world really believe in nothing more than themselves. We do not know how we could make it even through one day without our faith in the Lord. With all the stresses and all the uncertainties of life in today's world, we are certain that if we did not have our strong belief in God and Jesus, we would be in deep despair. How strong and real is your belief in God?
LEARNING
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:19.
God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Thank You Lord that You can give me strength to live every moment of this day for You. Keep my belief in You strong and help me to trust You, to do good, to cast all my concerns upon You and to commit each situation I face to You. Bless my family, my friends and those I meet today for the first time. May my belief in Christ be evident in my life as I serve You today.
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