God Reigns! – Do you ever wonder who is really in charge of the world, your country, and your life? We can trust that the God of heaven is in charge of every detail, from the largest decision made by a world leader, to the smallest detail of our lives. May we crown God again – as Lord over every area of our lives, knowing that our eternal hope is in Him as we dwell in His shelter and abide in His faithfulness. (Daniel 4:17; Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 91:1-2)
The King of our Hearts – You have possibly noticed that the word ‘die’ is tucked right into the middle of the word ‘obedience.’ We truly must ‘die’ to self to live for Jesus. As we have said so many times before, true JOY comes with putting Jesus first, others second, and ourselves last. As we experience Jesus and His joy, we can’t keep it to ourselves. May our lives be living testimonies of the HOPE we have stored deep within our hearts, as we share what it means to live a God-first, God-honouring life! (Proverbs 21:2)
When the Storms of Life are Raging – When the storms of life rage, and we cry for answers, and no answers seem to come, what do we do? May we run to our Heavenly Father, submitting to Him and seeking His direction. May we ask Him to give us the wisdom, grace and strength to persevere and relinquish all that weighs us down, so that we can be set free! Our challenges do not catch Him off-guard. Let us stand firm on the truth of who God is and not neglect His Word or our time spent with Him. Let us boldly ask Him to use our challenges to bring about a great harvest – for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom. (James 1:2-3)
God's Perspective! – Do you ever stop to wonder about the difference it would make to see people, places, circumstances, relationships, and daily events from God’s perspective instead of your own? Often we look with earthly, judgemental eyes, being critical in our hearts, if not aloud. What if we asked God to show us His loving, forgiving, and wise perspective of people and circumstances? Imagine the difference this would make to how we respond to the world around us. (Matthew 6:25-34)
A New Way! – Do you ever say to yourself: "If I only had a new way, a new way to live, a new way to love others, a new way to relate to God?" We know that accepting Christ truly gives us a 'new way’. Our gracious God gives us as His people, the directions for a 'new way', 'His way' through His Word. Our faithful God also provided a way for us to become part of His family through His precious Son, Jesus. So no matter what life throws at us, may we stay focused and stand firm, living as people of 'THE WAY'. (Exodus 20:1-17)
Focusing our gaze on God's Faithfulness… – Do you ever have days when your faith waivers, or seems so small that you wonder how our marvellous Lord could even smile when He thinks of you? Take heart! In His Word, God repeatedly tells us about His great faithfulness. As we daily fix our eyes on our Lord and grow in knowing Him more intimately, may we experience His greatness, power, glory, victory and majesty. This will give us the courage to move forward, knowing that for our God, nothing is impossible. (Matthew 21:21)
What’s in a Name? – When you were born, your mom and dad gave you a name. When someone calls that name, you look to hear what they have to say to you! People know you by your name! How exciting that Our Lord has many names, all of which reflect His character and being. Those names reassure us about who He personally wants to be in our lives! He says of Himself: “I AM WHO I AM, God Almighty, your Provider, your Comforter, your Refuge and Strength, your Deliverer, your Salvation, your Hope, your Friend who never leaves you, the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End…” and so much more! (Genesis 17:1 & Exodus 3:14)
The Sword of the Spirit – The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. It is a powerful weapon, as it helps us to fight to overcome temptation and stand against the lies of the enemy. God’s Word is the only truth we can rely on, and this TRUTH will set us free and help us live according to His will. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17)
Sheep in the fold of Jesus! – Have you ever wondered why Jesus referred to us as sheep? Sheep, by their very nature, are prone to wander off from the safety of their flock. They are programmed by their creator to follow each other. Sheep are almost totally lacking in protection from predators. They lack wisdom to discern good from evil and are unable to be transformed into the likeness and image of their shepherd. But they know that they are stronger together as they submit to their shepherd who guides, directs, and protects them. Jesus is that loving Shepherd, inviting us into His flock. (John 10:11-18)
God is Faithful… From the Beginning to the End! – As we read God’s Word, from Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth,” to Revelation 22:21, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen,” we find God’s faithfulness and plan for our lives. In that plan, we see that we are created with a purpose and for a purpose, both for our good and for His glory. May we trust in Jesus and His life-giving love, knowing that He fills our hearts with His light as we walk by faith and perceive His miracle-working power now and for all eternity. (John 1:1-5)
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