06/12 1 John 3:5
And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him.
RIGHTEOUSNESS
JESUS is our righteousness. He provides forgiveness for our sin. Stop sinning and turn back to Jesus. He will keep us on the right path. He brings us into relationship with the Father. Christ is our king. Jesus is Lord.
06/11 1 John 3:4
Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
BUT
But God in Christ provides forgiveness for our sin. Stop where you are sinning and turn back to God. Ask Him to forgive you and He will. Change and become more like Jesus day by day.
06/10 1 John 3:2-3
Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. 3 And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.
CHOICE
We choose to maintain Christ’s moral code by choosing to live the way that Jesus lived. People count with Jesus. In Christ we have real power from God to do those things that are beneficial for the body of Christ and to be an example that will strengthen and encourage. We live unto Him who is able to guide us in His victory.
06/09 1 John 3: 1
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.
KNOW
The call for you is to KNOW the LORD. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sin and create in you a new heart. He says whosoever will may come. Jesus is seeking you. Open your heart and life to Jesus.
06/08 Psalm 4: 6
Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD . 7You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
REAL
Our God is the Real God. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He is intimately involved in our life. He seeks to reveal Himself to us and help us develop a relationship with Him. He loves us beyond our ability to comprehend that love. Jesus is Lord and He loves us so much that He died on the Cross to pay the price of our sin.
06/07 Psalm 4: 5
Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD.
WHO
Who do you love? If you love the Lord then your sacrifice will be made in the right spirit with the proper values. If you love self, sacrifice will become nothing but a genuflection towards God. Not realizing who He is and what He does. God is our creator, great God and there is no other. Father, Son and Holy Spirit combined into One. Jesus is Lord.
06/06 Psalm 4: 3-4
You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him. 4 Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
BE
Be assured that the Lord knows what is going on and He will heal our hurt and fight our fight. The Lord is good all the time-All the time the Lord is good. A word to the wise: SAY LITTLE AND GRIN A LOT. God is on His throne and He has not forgotten you.
06/05 Psalm 4: 1-2
Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude
GOSSIP
Gossip is pernicious and an aggressive evil that only the Lord can deal with in us and in others. Note that the Psalmist trusts the Lord to know the situation on both sides of the issue and asking Him to fix their problems. Remember when you have problems and we all do most of the time take them to the Lord.
06/04 Psalm 3: 7
Arise, O LORD ! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! 8 Victory comes from you, O LORD . May you bless your people. Interlude
TRUST
We trust the Lord to deal with vengeance, retribution and giving folks their just rewards. We trust the Lord to take care of us. We trust the Lord to build a relationship with us but we must be present there with Him to build a relationship.
06/03 Psalm 3: 5-6
I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. 6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
SURROUNDED
We are surrounded with the providence of God. He knows what is going on and nothing in our life will ever surprise Him. Seek the Lord and He will be found. Serve the Lord and He will care for you. We find the strength that we need for living in our relationship with Jesus. Praise the Lord for He is good.
