Our God Rules Today

 Our God Rules Today

The 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.

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.”

God's Love Has A Hold On You

God's Love Has A Hold On You

Romans 8:35–39 (BSB)

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

As it is written: ‘For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God's love has a hold on you!

Fellow follower of Jesus, thank God today and every day for His wonderful love for us in Jesus Christ.

As we follow Jesus, God's love guides us through temptations, helping us turn away from sin and remain faithful to Him.

When we have problems with family members, coworkers, or people at school, we can look to Jesus for wisdom, patience, and the strength to respond in a way that pleases Him as He guides us step by step.

When sickness comes, God's love is still there as He guides us through. And when we enjoy good health, we can thank Him for that blessing, too.

Remember, our circumstances may change, but God's love for us in Jesus Christ remains faithful.

And what a wonderful hope we have! Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus our Lord. As we trust and follow Jesus, we look forward to the day we will be with our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in paradise.

So, whatever you face today, keep your eyes on Jesus. God's love has a hold on you, and He will see you through!

If you do not know the forgiveness and saving love of God, turn from your sin and place your faith in Jesus Christ alone. He lived righteously, died for sinners, and rose again in victory. Do not trust in your own goodness or works; trust wholly in Christ, who freely saves all who repent and believe the gospel (Mark 1:15; Ephesians 2:8–9).

The Radiance of God's Glory

The Radiance of God’s Glory

In Hebrews chapter 1, verse 3, scripture tells us:

"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."

As we step into our daily activities, let’s pause and remember whom we serve: Jesus, the very radiance of God's glory and the image of the invisible God.

Paul echoes this truth in Colossians 1:15–16:

"The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him."

What an encouraging truth! But as we rejoice in who Jesus is, let’s also keep our hearts open to those around us who don't yet know Him. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, Paul reminds us that "the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."

Let’s lift up our friends, family, and neighbors in prayer today—asking God to open their eyes so they too can see the beauty and light of Jesus.

Be blessed today as you walk with and follow Jesus, the true radiance of God’s glory.

The Chief End of Man

The Chief End of Man

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “What is my purpose in life? What did God create me to do?” The historic biblical answer is this: to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.

Think about that for a moment. God didn't create us simply to make a name for ourselves, accumulate possessions, enjoy the comforts of life, or win the approval of others. He created us to know Him, live for Him, and bring glory to His name.

1 Corinthians 10:31 (BSB):

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”

I love how practical this verse is. Glorifying God isn't just something we do at church or when we're praying. It's something we can do throughout our day. In our work, in how we treat others, in how we care for our families, and even in how we respond when life gets difficult, all of life is to be lived before God and for God.

And here's something wonderful: God doesn't just call us to glorify Him. He invites us to find our deepest joy in Him. The world promises happiness through things that cannot truly satisfy us. But through Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven, brought into a relationship with God, and experience the joy of knowing Him.

Jesus died for our sins and rose again so that we could belong to Him and live for Him.

Let's ask ourselves: What are we living for today? What has first place in our hearts? Let's turn away from living for ourselves and put our faith in Jesus Christ alone. As we follow Him, let's seek to honor God in the everyday things we do and enjoy the wonderful privilege of knowing Him.

That's what we were created for—to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.

God's Will For Us

God's Will for Us

Matthew 6:9:

"So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’"

As I read this Bible verse this morning, I was reminded that God's will for all people, young and old alike, is to believe in Jesus. John 3:16 says: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Matthew 6:11 reads, "Give us this day our daily bread." Jesus is our bread from heaven. Our Heavenly Father has given us clear instructions:

Mark 9:7: Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!”

Also, God's will for us is to forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us.

Matthew 6:12: "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."

Fellow followers of Jesus, let's encourage each other to seek our Lord Jesus in all things today and every day.