Life becomes so much more meaningful for us if we realize that God is working with us according to a glorious purpose. The great God of the universe has a purpose in calling us to become His followers. Of course it is His love for us that has called us to Himself and provided a way for us to have eternal life. Our God has thought of our needs but He has another purpose that He wants to accomplish through us. That we might be to the praise of His glory. He wants us to make Him more glorious. So, praise Him today!
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Sunday, July 17, 2016
July 17
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:11-12 (NIV)
Life becomes so much more meaningful for us if we realize that God is working with us according to a glorious purpose. The great God of the universe has a purpose in calling us to become His followers. Of course it is His love for us that has called us to Himself and provided a way for us to have eternal life. Our God has thought of our needs but He has another purpose that He wants to accomplish through us. That we might be to the praise of His glory. He wants us to make Him more glorious. So, praise Him today!
Life becomes so much more meaningful for us if we realize that God is working with us according to a glorious purpose. The great God of the universe has a purpose in calling us to become His followers. Of course it is His love for us that has called us to Himself and provided a way for us to have eternal life. Our God has thought of our needs but He has another purpose that He wants to accomplish through us. That we might be to the praise of His glory. He wants us to make Him more glorious. So, praise Him today!
Sunday, June 12, 2016
June 12
“The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul. It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere.” Deuteronomy 13:3-4 (NIV)
It is well for us to remember what it is that God is looking for in us, His followers. This verse is a very clear statement of His requirements. All the way through the Bible it is very clear that God demands total allegiance of His followers. There is no room in our hearts for divided love when it comes to loving God. This is what He is looking for in us. He is aware of the other things that attract our attention. But our God is worthy of our total devotion. Let’s not allow anything else or anyone else to distract us from this. Love Him with your whole heart and be devoted solely to Him.
It is well for us to remember what it is that God is looking for in us, His followers. This verse is a very clear statement of His requirements. All the way through the Bible it is very clear that God demands total allegiance of His followers. There is no room in our hearts for divided love when it comes to loving God. This is what He is looking for in us. He is aware of the other things that attract our attention. But our God is worthy of our total devotion. Let’s not allow anything else or anyone else to distract us from this. Love Him with your whole heart and be devoted solely to Him.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 22
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)
One of the most assuring truths recorded in the Bible is about what God thinks of His followers. What God said to His people in the Old Testament days is true about those who have believed in Jesus in our times. We have been redeemed, purchased out of slavery to sin. Jesus paid a price for us on the cross; therefore we belong to Him today if we have accepted what He did. Your name is recorded in heaven. Our relationship to God is so personal. He can call us by name and He thinks of us as belonging to Him. So accept this truth as pertaining to you for God knows each of his children by name and calls to you by your name.
One of the most assuring truths recorded in the Bible is about what God thinks of His followers. What God said to His people in the Old Testament days is true about those who have believed in Jesus in our times. We have been redeemed, purchased out of slavery to sin. Jesus paid a price for us on the cross; therefore we belong to Him today if we have accepted what He did. Your name is recorded in heaven. Our relationship to God is so personal. He can call us by name and He thinks of us as belonging to Him. So accept this truth as pertaining to you for God knows each of his children by name and calls to you by your name.
Monday, March 28, 2016
March 28
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 (NIV)
The day of resurrection was an important day for His followers. It has been difficult for them to understand what had happened. Jesus knew how His disciples needed help to understand what the scriptures taught about Him. He opened the scriptures for them and their hearts were stirred. That same evening He appeared to a group of disciples.
Luke 24:45 (NIV) says: “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” He will do that for us, too. Let us allow Him to open our minds.
The day of resurrection was an important day for His followers. It has been difficult for them to understand what had happened. Jesus knew how His disciples needed help to understand what the scriptures taught about Him. He opened the scriptures for them and their hearts were stirred. That same evening He appeared to a group of disciples.
Luke 24:45 (NIV) says: “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” He will do that for us, too. Let us allow Him to open our minds.
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