Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Ten years ago you weren’t the person you are today, and the same will be true ten years from now. People change, and if you let hard times get the better of you, they can change you for the worse. But God is always working on His creations, and He can use both good and bad experiences to shape you into someone better than the you of yesterday. Be aware of the ways the Lord may want to mold you and be willing to let Him make you more like Christ, even if it hurts. We all have a part to play in God’s grand story, and each character looks different, but no matter how we differ from each other, you should always look more and more like Him.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

When Christ entered your heart, the trajectory of your life was forever changed. No life is lived in vain when God is involved, and no moment passes by that He can’t give purpose. As humans, sinful and finite, we can’t accomplish much of anything meaningful in our short lives. But with God at the helm, your story becomes part of God’s story, and can be used to accomplish eternal things. Listen to His calling, go where He leads you, and serve Him with everything you have. All things work together for the good of those who love Him, and are called according to His purpose, no matter how big or how small they may seem to us.

Monday, April 10, 2023

Monday, April 10, 2023
Romans 15:17-18
Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done—

God deserves all the glory, honor, and praise there is. The very breath in your lungs belongs to Him, and so does your life. The things you accomplish for Him, you accomplish with His help. The road you walk in life, you walk holding His hand. Paul was determined never to boast about himself, because He knew that despite all the amazing things that he had done, the Lord deserved all the credit. It’s only by His will and His mercy that any of us can accomplish anything in His name, and so, we give God all the glory for the great things He has done, and will continue to do through His people!

Friday, April 7, 2023

Friday, April 7, 2023
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

For most of history, the Jewish people were God’s chosen race. But when Jesus died, the veil was torn, and His love and forgiveness became a gift for both the Jew and the Gentile. Now the body of Christ, of which you are a part, is the chosen people and holy nation. You’ve recognized your need for a Savior, realized the sacrifice God made to wipe your sins away, and accepted that gift, becoming a part of the Lord’s family. He called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light, so that, the scripture says, you may proclaim His excellence. This wonderful gift isn’t meant to be hidden inside you like a candle under a bowl; it is to be shared with the lost and dying world that the Son of God bled for.

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

To a lost world, you and I should be compasses. In a room that’s dark, believers should be candles, bright and unwavering. When Jesus ascended into heaven, He sent His people to proclaim forgiveness of sins to every race and people on earth. You are one of His ambassadors; to someone who doesn’t know Christ, you might be His first impression. That’s a big responsibility, and one that the apostle Paul took seriously, encouraging us, on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. To live an honorable life, to control your mouth and mind, and to make God’s will your number one priority, setting a good example for the sinner and the saved alike.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Romans 10:14
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?

God may call you to a foreign country to spread the message of salvation, or, perhaps He’s placed you at your workplace to do more than just your job. Anywhere on this planet you’ll find people who need Christ, whether they’re in a remote jungle or in your own neighborhood. But why would they seek out the Lord if they don’t believe in Him? And why would they believe if they’ve never heard the gospel, and don’t realize their need for a Savior? That’s where you come in. God can use a willing and obedient heart to do great things, and the greatest accomplishment of all is being used by Him to help save a soul.