Do Not Be Anxious

Do Not Be Anxious

I have a friendly reminder for those of us who have faith in Jesus the Messiah: Do not be anxious.

Let’s remind ourselves of what we are told in the Bible in Philippians 4:6-7:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

I understand this can be easier said than done. When the trial hits, we can be stunned, even disoriented. Our minds can swirl in confusion.

And then the Comforter comes and helps us look to Jesus, dial back the anxiety, and seek the help of God. We wait for His answer and His direction for the way we should take.

God is waiting to hear our prayer requests right now. So bring your concerns to Him. Trust Him. Look to Jesus, and allow the peace of God to guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.

And through it all, let's follow Jesus.

Rooted in Love

Rooted in Love

Ephesians 3:17-19 (KJV)

"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."

One of the greatest blessings of following Jesus is that He dwells in our hearts through faith. His presence changes us from the inside out. As we walk with Him each day, our lives become rooted and grounded in His love.

Paul prayed that believers would comprehend "the breadth, and length, and depth, and height" of the love of Christ, and to know "the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge." That is a wonderful prayer for every one of us. I believe this is a lifelong journey. No matter how long we have followed Jesus, there is always more of His love to discover. We will never reach the end of His grace, His mercy, His patience, or His compassion for those who belong to Him.

Today, let us continue to seek and enjoy the love of God that is ours in Christ Jesus. The more we know His love, the more we will trust Him, worship Him, and reflect His love to those around us.

May we never stop growing in our understanding of the immeasurable love of God that is ours through Jesus Christ.

Never Forget His Goodness

Never Forget His Goodness

Psalm 103:2 (NLT)

"Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me."

It is so easy to become distracted by the worries and pressures of life that we forget all the good things God has done for us.

Today, let's you and I remember His goodness.

God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save us. Through Jesus we have forgiveness of sins, peace with God, and the gift of eternal life for everyone who believes in Him.

God faithfully guides us day by day. He watches over us while we sleep and cares for us every moment of every day. Even more amazing, through faith in Christ, God has chosen to dwell within us by His Holy Spirit.

John 14:16 (ESV)

"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever."

What an incredible promise! Jesus has not left us alone. His Spirit is with us, strengthening, comforting, and leading us each day.

Take a moment today to thank God for His goodness. Pause and remember His blessings. As you do, you'll find your heart filled with praise.

Can you sense His presence with you today? Even when our feelings rise and fall, His promise remains true: He is with those who belong to Him.

Follow The Light Of The World

Follow The Light Of The World

John 8:12 (BSB)

“Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.’”

Each day is a gift from God! What a blessing it is to wake up and begin our day seeking the Lord Jesus in prayer. We can ask Him for guidance, help in our troubles, and strength to endure our trials.

There is something refreshing about walking and talking with Jesus. As we spend time with Him in prayer and read His Word, the Bible, our souls are refreshed and our faith is strengthened.

And when the day comes to an end, we can once again come before the Lord in prayer, thanking Him for His goodness and committing our concerns to Him.

Day in and day out, we can enjoy this sweet fellowship with Jesus. He is not just someone we turn to when trouble comes. He is our Savior, our Lord, and the Light who guides us through life.

So, fellow follower of Jesus, keep following the Light of the World. Walk with Him today, trust Him through your trials, and enjoy the blessing of fellowship with Him.

And if you do not know the forgiveness of God, come to Jesus Christ, turn from your sin, and trust in Him alone for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life (Mark 1:15; John 3:16; Acts 16:31).

Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness

Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness

Malachi 4:1–2 (KJV):

“For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”

Jesus Christ is the “Sun of righteousness” foretold in Malachi 4:2, and He is the eternal Son of God. Thank God that today is another day to proclaim Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, whose saving light brings healing to His people.

Matthew 4:16 says:

“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”

Jesus is that great Light who came into this dark world to bring salvation and life to those who trust in Him.

Listen to the words of Jesus in John 8:12:

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

Fellow follower of Jesus, walk with confidence today as you follow Jesus, the Light of the world. He will guide you through the many challenges of life.

And if you do not know the forgiveness Jesus offers to sinners, then turn to Him in prayer now, place your faith in Him, and follow Him.