Thursday, January 26, 2023

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Ecclesiastes 7:14
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.

Consider and reflect upon the difficult times in your life. God saw all of them coming, and He knows what you will face tomorrow. Your circumstances, whether past, present, or future, are in the hands of God, and through every hardship He will outdo the bad with His goodness and grace. By accepting that you cannot know everything about your future, it becomes easier to be content and grateful for the present moment. As believers, we can be thankful in all circumstances, recognizing that God is sovereign and that everything happens for a reason. Through the good times and the bad, thank the Lord for all that He has done, and for the way He works all things together for good.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Proverbs 24:14
Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Wisdom is valuable; valuable enough that it was King Solomon’s one request to God. It’s the ability to discern what is right and wrong, just and unjust, and to make daily decisions that are pleasing to God. Wisdom is knowing how to live the way God wants you to live, avoiding the pitfalls that many others walk into. Pursue wisdom, and pray, like Solomon, that the Lord would give it to you. Study the word of God and meditate on Christ’s teachings, applying the lessons to your daily life. By living wisely, you’re following God’s instructions on how to live a good life; one with a hope and a future.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Proverbs 27:1
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

If we aren’t in control of the future, what right do we have to boast about what the future will bring? The Word reminds you of how important it is important to focus on the present moment, knowing that the future is up to the Lord. Be mindful of how you are living your life today: are you making a conscious goal to please the Lord with what you do and say? Are you looking for opportunities to do good and share the gospel? Strive to be faithful with the time, opportunities, and resources that God has given you today, and then simply trust in Him for tomorrow.

Monday, January 23, 2023

Monday, January 23, 2023
Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Salvation happens the moment you put your life in Christ’s hands, but the process of becoming more like Christ is a lifelong journey. When you accept Jesus, He begins transforming you from the inside out, melting away sin and turning you into the person He wants you to be. You’ll face challenges as you grow and mature, but God doesn’t leave jobs half-done; He promises to complete the good work He started in you. If you keep your eyes on Him, He will see you through any storm, and you’ll come out stronger for it. Through prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit, you will continue to be transformed into the image of Christ.

Friday, January 20, 2023

Friday, January 20, 2023
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

It’s certainly hard to be nice to people when they aren’t good to you, but that doesn’t change what God’s word says about being kind. Christ commands you to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, especially when they don’t deserve it. In His darkest hour, Jesus even asked God to forgive those who were nailing Him to a cross. If you want to follow Him, live as He did, giving and expecting nothing in return. The Bible promises that whether in this life or the next, your reward will be great, and you will be called a child of the Most High.

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Thursday, January 19, 2023
1 Corinthians 13:1
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

Love is a force that goes completely against our nature. You’re wired to please yourself, but out of love, you’ll care for someone else’s needs regardless of your own. Kindness is a wonderful thing, but if it isn’t rooted in love, what’s the point? Love is what sets Christ and His children apart from the rest of the world; we love because He first loved us. Pray every day that the Lord would give you opportunities to show kindness to people, and that He would give you the same love for them that He has for you. Showing that you care can brighten someone’s entire day, but it’s not about the act: it’s about the heart.