Scripture: 19By standing firm you will gain life.
Luke 21:19
Observation: People are going to be against us because of the hope that we have. By standing firm and keeping our faith, we will gain life!
Application: I need to keep my faith strong by reading God’s word and praying.
Prayer: God – I put my faith and trust in You. Thank You for all that You are doing and have done in my life.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tough Times
Scripture: 17Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: " 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone[a]'[b]?
Luke 20:17
Observation: Of course – this is talking about Jesus being God’s plan for salvation and how we should build everything on Jesus (our foundation). But right now, this is speaking to me in my life. I feel like a stone that has been set aside at some point in my life and now I am being put in leadership situations. It’s a struggle. I can’t imagine what Christ went through. He was rejected and hated and all he stood for was love.
Application: Remember that God is going to allow us to go through certain things in our lives. He can use the worst of situations to reveal some really cool stuff to us!
Prayer: God – thank You for allowing me to go through tough times. It only makes my faith stronger in the end. When I get on the other side of something that I know I can’t do, I only have You to praise!
Luke 20:17
Observation: Of course – this is talking about Jesus being God’s plan for salvation and how we should build everything on Jesus (our foundation). But right now, this is speaking to me in my life. I feel like a stone that has been set aside at some point in my life and now I am being put in leadership situations. It’s a struggle. I can’t imagine what Christ went through. He was rejected and hated and all he stood for was love.
Application: Remember that God is going to allow us to go through certain things in our lives. He can use the worst of situations to reveal some really cool stuff to us!
Prayer: God – thank You for allowing me to go through tough times. It only makes my faith stronger in the end. When I get on the other side of something that I know I can’t do, I only have You to praise!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Welcome to my House, Jesus - I'm a Sinner
Scripture: 5When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today." 6So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.
7All the people saw this and began to mutter, "He has gone to be the guest of a 'sinner.' "
Luke 19:5-7
Observation: Even though we are believers, we are all still sinners. Despite who we are, the Holy Spirit has come to “stay in our house” so to speak.
Application: The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. We can’t forget that. We shouldn’t judge people based on what they do or what they have done. Christ set this example for us.
Prayer: God – you saved me and You forgive me of my sins. Thank You for loving me! Help me to remember not to judge people and to follow the example that You set.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Impossible + God = Possible
Scripture: 27Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Luke 18:27
Observation: NOTHING is impossible for God.
Application: When we feel the pressure of life or we think that everything is against us, we need to pray and ask God’s favor in out lives and on our circumstances. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to God.
Prayer: God – thank You for making the impossible possible!
Luke 18:27
Observation: NOTHING is impossible for God.
Application: When we feel the pressure of life or we think that everything is against us, we need to pray and ask God’s favor in out lives and on our circumstances. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to God.
Prayer: God – thank You for making the impossible possible!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Trust me...
Scripture: 10"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
Luke 16:10
Observation: When God sees that He can trust us with the small things, He will then pour out even greater things on us. This could be anything – but I am thinking mainly about responsibility.
Application: I need to take inventory of the small things that God trusts me with so that I can move on to the bigger things.
Prayer: God – You know my heart. You know me better than I know myself. I look forward to the responsibilities that You have for me in the future.
Luke 16:10
Observation: When God sees that He can trust us with the small things, He will then pour out even greater things on us. This could be anything – but I am thinking mainly about responsibility.
Application: I need to take inventory of the small things that God trusts me with so that I can move on to the bigger things.
Prayer: God – You know my heart. You know me better than I know myself. I look forward to the responsibilities that You have for me in the future.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
"Paging Dr. God...."
Scripture: 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
Observation: God is our healer. We can give anything to Him and be set free from any habit, hurt or hang-up.
Application: Not only do I need to remember this – I need to remind others of this!
Prayer: God – thank You for healing me. When there are things in my life that I cannot overcome, I know and trust that I can count on You to get me through it.
Psalm 147:3
Observation: God is our healer. We can give anything to Him and be set free from any habit, hurt or hang-up.
Application: Not only do I need to remember this – I need to remind others of this!
Prayer: God – thank You for healing me. When there are things in my life that I cannot overcome, I know and trust that I can count on You to get me through it.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The Living Word
Scripture: 12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Observation: God’s Word is alive in us. It is a weapon that helps to separate our flesh man from our spirit man.
Application: This is a reminder that I need to stay in God’s Word daily.
Prayer: God – Thank you for Your Word! Help me to keep the desire to read it every day.
Hebrews 4:12
Observation: God’s Word is alive in us. It is a weapon that helps to separate our flesh man from our spirit man.
Application: This is a reminder that I need to stay in God’s Word daily.
Prayer: God – Thank you for Your Word! Help me to keep the desire to read it every day.
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