Roman 12:5~
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
The Church of God, and each local church in particular, are made up of a diverse group of believers whom God has gifted with different natural talents and spiritual gifts. And he has called different members of this one great Body to different ministries, but all should be done in submission the Head of the Body, which i... moreRoman 12:5~
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
The Church of God, and each local church in particular, are made up of a diverse group of believers whom God has gifted with different natural talents and spiritual gifts. And he has called different members of this one great Body to different ministries, but all should be done in submission the Head of the Body, which is Christ.
Prayer: Show me, Lord, where I might fit in in my local church and in the whole Body of Christ. Let me seek to serve you, and in the process of seeking your glory and your will to be done, let me find the ministry you have in store for me. Amen.
Ecclesiates 9:12~ For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
A fish does not know the end is near when it becomes tangled in a net. When we rely on ourselves for decision-making, we are like fish unknowingly caught in the snare of a sinful lifestyle. We cannot depend on our wisdom to evade the sna... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Ecclesiates 9:12~ For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
A fish does not know the end is near when it becomes tangled in a net. When we rely on ourselves for decision-making, we are like fish unknowingly caught in the snare of a sinful lifestyle. We cannot depend on our wisdom to evade the snare of sin. We must continue to seek the Lord for knowledge, strength, and faith to avoid dangerous traps. He loves us unconditionally and is always available when we call upon Him.
Prayer: Dear Father, We are quickly and unknowingly trapped by sin! We seek Your wisdom and strength as we maneuver sinful obstacles throughout our earthly lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Hebrews 11:13~ These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Like the great men of faith of the past, all Christians (even of mustard-seed-sized faith) are strangers (that is, "foreigners" and pilgrims (that is, "travelers just passing through" on the earth.
Prayer: O Father, you have chosen us ou... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Hebrews 11:13~ These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Like the great men of faith of the past, all Christians (even of mustard-seed-sized faith) are strangers (that is, "foreigners" and pilgrims (that is, "travelers just passing through" on the earth.
Prayer: O Father, you have chosen us out of the world to yourself, and we are of a Heavenly nation though living on the earth. We are foreigners to those who do not know you, and our ways from you are foreign, strange, and offensive to them. We are also pilgrims, for this world is not our permanent home. Help us to live for you in the midst of a strange and hostile land, always remembering our true country is above. Amen.
Psalm 90:17~ And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
The Lord gives us plenty of work to carry out during our earthly lives. We know our effort does not amount to anything if it does not align with His will. As we begin new ministries and witness to non-believers, we will call upon the Holy Spirit for instruction and wisdom. We ask for His blessing and ins... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Psalm 90:17~ And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
The Lord gives us plenty of work to carry out during our earthly lives. We know our effort does not amount to anything if it does not align with His will. As we begin new ministries and witness to non-believers, we will call upon the Holy Spirit for instruction and wisdom. We ask for His blessing and inspiration as we complete tasks He lays before us.
Prayer: Dear Father, We are honored to complete works in Your name. We seek Your Spirit for instruction and guidance as we minister throughout our earthly lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Hebrews 11:3~ Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
It takes faith to believe even the first verse of the Bible, where it tells us how that God created the world out of nothing. He spoke the worlds into existence; and he rules his creation. All history is his plan unfolding, and his creative Word is the most powerful force in the universe.
Prayer: Lor... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Hebrews 11:3~ Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
It takes faith to believe even the first verse of the Bible, where it tells us how that God created the world out of nothing. He spoke the worlds into existence; and he rules his creation. All history is his plan unfolding, and his creative Word is the most powerful force in the universe.
Prayer: Lord God, my faith is in you and the power of your Word. It was your Word that brought the universe into existence out of absolute nothingness. It is by your command that all things continue to exist instead of lapsing into non-existence. It is by your Word you make us new creatures in Christ for your eternal glory! Amen.
Jeremiah 10:24~ O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
God corrected his people Israel, but he did not consume them in his wrath. He disciplined that nation, but he did not cease to work among them or cease to call them his people. Christians and the Church more generally can also receive correction and discipline from God, and he does not make a full end of us either but purges away our sins and restores us.
Prayer Lord, no discipline seems p... moreJeremiah 10:24~ O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
God corrected his people Israel, but he did not consume them in his wrath. He disciplined that nation, but he did not cease to work among them or cease to call them his people. Christians and the Church more generally can also receive correction and discipline from God, and he does not make a full end of us either but purges away our sins and restores us.
Prayer Lord, no discipline seems pleasant at the time, but a father who hates his children refuses to discipline them. You are our loving Heavenly Father, and you discipline and corrrect those you love. You do not let us wander off down our own paths and get hopelessly lost, but you seek your sheep and bring them home on your shoulders in joy. Amen.
1 Peter 1:7~ That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Gold and silver become purified by a process known as cupellation, which separates these elements from other impure materials. Paul explains that our faith is more precious than gold and silver; our faith becomes purified by the trials and hardships we experience in our earthly lives. Our... more1 Peter 1:7~ That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Gold and silver become purified by a process known as cupellation, which separates these elements from other impure materials. Paul explains that our faith is more precious than gold and silver; our faith becomes purified by the trials and hardships we experience in our earthly lives. Our spiritual faith is valuable because it gives us the strength to endure struggles through the love of our Lord and Savior and inspires hope amidst a broken world. We call upon the Lord to strengthen our faith in every trial as we grow closer to Him.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we have faith in Your plan for our lives, and we will lift praises to Your name for Your love and support during all our earthly trials. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Psalms 10:2 ~The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Wicked men greedy of filthy lucre and worldly gain, willing to secure it at all costs, will go so far as to persecute and defraud even the poor to attain their ends. But so often, God causes them to be taken in the very trap that they themselves planted, or in the case of Haman (Book of Nehemiah), to be hung on the gallows he had built for th... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Psalms 10:2 ~The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Wicked men greedy of filthy lucre and worldly gain, willing to secure it at all costs, will go so far as to persecute and defraud even the poor to attain their ends. But so often, God causes them to be taken in the very trap that they themselves planted, or in the case of Haman (Book of Nehemiah), to be hung on the gallows he had built for the righteous (for Mordecai).
Prayer: O Lord, we know that this world is full of men willing to mistreat others in order to benefit themselves. But they cannot take away our joy, peace, faith, or the love of God in our hearts. Nor can they touch our souls. You will judge the wicked. Though he amass great wealth, it will do him no good. But we have everlasting riches in Christ, which we rejoice in even in the midst of poverty. Amen.
