Life's interruptions are opportunities to trust the Lord and see Him work. Numbers 22:15-35 A whistle gets our attention quickly, wouldn’t you agree? It’s used to control unruly behavior, signal the start or finish of an event, or interrupt action. Have you ever considered that God has a “whistle”? It’s not one we hear with … Continue reading How God Gets Our Attention
Abraham’s Sacrifice
Our faith is strengthened when we obey God in challenging situations. Genesis 22:1-24 We have learned about the importance of trusting God’s plan. But sometimes obeying Him isn’t easy. Whenever you face a difficult call, remember Abraham. In today’s passage, he was given one of the greatest tests recorded in the Bible, yet he obeyed … Continue reading Abraham’s Sacrifice
No Strangers to God
God knows us intimately and yet still loves us extravagantly. How many people do you truly know? For most of us, the number would be small because it takes great effort and intention to love someone well. We’re finite beings and simply cannot give 100 percent of ourselves to everyone we meet. Not so with God. Though … Continue reading No Strangers to God
Making a Difference
One person choosing to obey God can make a huge impact in the lives of others. Ezekiel 13:1-16 In the book of Ezekiel, God says, “I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it” … Continue reading Making a Difference
Seeking the Lord
Our hunger for God is both satisfied and deepened as we spend time in His Word. Colossians 3:1-4 Faith in Christ is about more than merely doing “Christian things” like attending church, giving, praying, and reading the Bible occasionally. Genuine conversion is evidenced by a yearning to know God more deeply and intimately. One of … Continue reading Seeking the Lord
Making Him Known
What we believe about God impacts how we live. It's important to be sure we know the truth. Acts 17:16-34 When Paul arrived in Athens, he found religious people seeking to please their various gods. To make sure all their bases were covered, there was even an altar inscribed to an unknown god. The Athenian … Continue reading Making Him Known
The Promises of God
Resting in God's promises provides strength and hope. God’s promises are precious and magnificent. They became ours at the moment of our salvation so we’d have everything we need for life and godliness. They not only remind us of His care and love for us but also provide hope and encouragement during difficult times. … Continue reading The Promises of God
The Holiness of God
God is perfectly just and merciful. Revelation 4:1-11 The scene in today’s passage gives us a glimpse of a holy God who is worthy of mankind’s worship. He’s perfectly pure in His thoughts, motives, choices, and actions, and His holiness is also revealed in His separateness from all evil and transgression. Since God cannot tolerate … Continue reading The Holiness of God
Yes, God is Serious About You
You will always find Him God is serious about you. If you seek Him with all of your heart, you will find Him. 😊 1. You will find Him forgiving you. Hebrews 8:12 "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”Isaiah 43:25 "I, even … Continue reading Yes, God is Serious About You
Set Apart for God
Believers are set apart to be reflections of Christ in the world. Romans 12:1-3 When a person places faith in Jesus Christ and becomes a believer, he is sanctified—that is, set apart for God’s purpose. Unlike salvation, which takes place in a single moment, sanctification is a lifelong process. As the Word of God and … Continue reading Set Apart for God
