Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

There is a peace and comfort that comes when your life is dedicated to Christ. It’s no longer about trying to measure up, or be good enough, or atone for the sins of your past. You’re no longer alone in the world, trying to solve all your problems by your own power, and wondering if your life has any meaning at all. Trusting Jesus as your Savior means putting your life back into the hands of the One who made you, and relying on Him to be powerful where you are powerless. Come to Him when you are burdened by worry, or heavy-laden with guilt, and the King with a crown of thorns will give you rest.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Psalm 41:3
The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.

Disease and death were never supposed to be a part of God’s creation, but when sin entered the world, creation was cursed. And yet, we know the One who conquered sin and death, and He conquered all manner of afflictions, too. Jesus was the great physician both spiritually and physically, healing diseases and mending broken bodies wherever He went. Christ had the power to heal and forgive sins, and the same is true of the Lord today. If you need to see healing, for yourself or for someone you love, never stop praying; the prayers of God’s people do not fall on deaf ears.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Monday, January 29, 2024
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.

God hears your prayers, and He has the power to answer them in ways beyond imagination. Jesus told His disciples that if you pray with faith, even the smallest amount, you can move mountains. When you pray, remember whom you’re praying to: the Almighty Lord of Heaven and Earth, yes, but also your Father. He cares about you personally, and delights in answering the prayers of His kids. Pray with faith, believing that our God can do anything, and praise Him for however He chooses to answer.

Friday, January 26, 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024
Titus 2:12
Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.

When Christ left earth and ascended into Heaven, He left us with a responsibility: to make disciples of all nations. To spread the gospel to the whole world, so that even those who never met Jesus could know what it means to be saved. But a Christian who hates, who slanders others, who goes to church on Sunday but happily sins all through the week… that kind of witness isn’t going to convince anyone of the life-changing power of Christ. You and I must take seriously the example we set for our faith, giving up everything that goes against the God we serve, and living lives of love and self-control in the present age, and all ages to come.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Thursday, January 25, 2024
1 Corinthians 9:25
Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

You can spend your whole life chasing money, trophies, fame and comfort, but all of it is bound to perish. Nothing you earned in this world is going with you into the next one, but what you earned for eternity will stay with you forever. Christ promised that there are rewards beyond compare waiting for believers in Heaven, and that you will be rewarded for the good you did in life. For the temptations you overcame, for the enemies you showed love, and for every time you shared the truth with the lost. Run the race, follow God, and look for every opportunity to be Christlike, so that you may receive an imperishable reward.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Jesus says that it is impossible for someone to faithfully serve two masters. Deep in their heart, the servant will have a favorite between the two, and will be willing to disobey one to serve the other. In this world there are many “masters” vying for you daily: money, pride, pleasure, laziness, and the list goes on. Which masters do you serve? The Word insists that the closer you get to God, the closer He gets to you. Discipline yourself and prioritize living in a way that would make Christ proud. Resist the devil, and let the Lord take his place.