Day 18

“He said to them, ‘It is not for you to become acquainted with and know what time brings (the things and events of time and their definite periods) or fixed years and seasons (their critical niche in time), which the Father has appointed (fixed and reserved) by His own choice and authority and personal power.’”

– Acts 1:7

The seasons of our lives shift and ever-change. Continue reading →

Day 17

In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus teaches us that we should not be worried or anxious about our lives. Continue reading →

Day 16

“For the creation (nature) was subjected to frailty (to futility, condemned to frustration), not because of some intentional fault on its part, but by the will of Him Who so subjected it—[yet] with the hope that nature (creation) itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and corruption [and gain an entrance] into the glorious freedom of God’s children.”

– Romans 8:20-21

We are faced, sometimes daily, with frustrating situations. Continue reading →

Day 15

“So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength) life.”

– 2 Corinthians 12:10

Additional Reading: Romans 8:17-19, 20-22

What’s that now? Take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses? Continue reading →

Day 14

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

– John 8:12

Warren Wiersbe states in “Be Strong” that, “A Borderline Believer is a believer who compromises with the world, is complacent, and has a half-hearted commitment to the Lord.” Continue reading →

Day 13

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

– Romans 12:2

Do not let yourself become like the world. Continue reading →

Day 12

“…Jesus entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha received and welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was listening to His teaching. But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted… (verse 40 – 42)

– Luke 10:38-42

I often find that it’s easy to stay busy with the cares of this world rather than take a quiet moment to hear from God. Continue reading →

Day 11

“Did you receive the [Holy] Spirit as the result of obeying the Law and doing its works, or was it by hearing [the message of the Gospel] and believing [it]? [Was it from observing a law of rituals or from a message of faith?] Are you so foolish…? Having begun [your new life spiritually] with the [Holy] Spirit, are you now reaching perfection [by dependence] on the flesh?”

– Galatians 3:2-3

The purpose of the Law in the Old Testament was not just to be a list of “Dos” and “Don’ts.” Continue reading →

Day 10

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

– 1 John 2:15

“For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.”

– 1 Thessalonians 5:22

As we embark on another new year, plenty of people make New Year’s resolutions that usually last about 3-4 weeks. Continue reading →

Day 09

“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God predestined [for us] planned beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].”

– Ephesians 2:10

As young followers of Christ, there is a phrase said so often that it can lose its true meaning. Continue reading →