A Morning Blessing

A Morning Blessing

Psalm 5:3 – "In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."

What a wonderful way to start the day with our Bibles open as we read God's precious Word. Psalm 143:8 – "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life."

Looking heavenward, we soak up God's love. Psalm 90:14 – "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days."

We experience God's compassion and faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 – "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

In the morning, our hope is in God's Word. Psalm 119:147–148 – "I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises."

Starting the day with God through prayer and His Word, we receive His love, guidance, and strength for the day ahead.

An Evening Feast

An Evening Feast

Psalm 23:5 (BSB)

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

As we open our Bibles in the evening, we are opening an evening feast at God's table, where He speaks to us through His word. Each turning of the page brings more treasures as we feed on His word. Jeremiah 15:16: "Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts."

There is a blessing as we feast at this table. Joshua 1:8: "This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do." 

There are sweet treats at God's table. Psalm 119:103 (BSB): "How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!"

There are great treasures at God's table in His word. Psalm 19:10 (BSB): "They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb."

Thank God for His word as we open our Bibles tonight.

The Right Time

The Right Time

Romans 5:6 (BSB) For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

I was thinking that God always has the right time for us. Recently, I had a very bad reaction to some new medication from the doctor, and it really hit me hard. I ended up in the hospital emergency room on an IV. It is taking time to bounce back, but the end of the week is better than the beginning. I rarely have an instant physical healing, but I do have one in God's time, or I have the grace to endure. I'm not saying it is easy, but I get through it with God's help. I guess I am sharing this because you might be facing some problems in your life. Have you prayed and asked for God's help? I wanted to assure you He has a perfect time for all of us. Know that you are loved and cared for. If I have to go through a problem in life, I would much rather prefer to go through it with Jesus than on my own. Here are some Bible verses I came across that I hope will be a blessing to you:

Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 (BSB) To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.

Psalm 31:15 (BSB) My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

Lamentations 3:25-26 (BSB) The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

I hope these Bible verses will be helpful to you.

A Life Of Watchfulness

A Life Of Watchfulness

Matthew 26:41 (BSB) “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

As I read this this morning, I thought about how I am called to a life of watchfulness, living as an alert soldier of Christ—on guard against anything that would draw me away from living in obedience to the teachings of Jesus as revealed in the Bible. Let's face it: all believers in Jesus want to live for Him, but our flesh is so weak. We desperately need the power and help of the Holy Spirit to enable us to live this life. So, I thought this would be a good time to remind each other to seek Jesus out in prayer, ask for the Holy Spirit's help for the day's activities, and be joyful that we have the help of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Let's pray right now: Father in heaven, as we face this busy day, we look up to you and ask for your help. Thank you for the provisions you have given us to serve you. Equip us in every way for every situation to watch and pray that we will not enter into temptation. Give us direction in our jobs, ministries, school activities, and all that you have given us to live this day. And Father, thank you for Jesus. We love you. Amen.

Our God Rules Today

Our God Rules TodayThe God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the God who sent Messiah Jesus; the I AM; the One who was, who is, and who is to come; the Almighty rules over all today.

Here are some Bible verses on the subject that I hope will be an encouragement to you:

Psalm 139:16 BSB
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.

Isaiah 46:9-10
Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.
I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Deuteronomy 32:39
See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and came to be.”

Fellow follower of Jesus, I hope these Bible verses are an encouragement to you in your walk today. And if you do not know Christ, then come to Him now. He says in Matthew 11:28-30:

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” 

Remember, salvation is not earned by works. Christ calls weary, guilty sinners to come to Him in repentant faith, trusting Him alone for forgiveness and righteousness.