09/08 James 3:1
1 Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.
HARSH
That is a harsh word. Most of us want to be in the limelight. We want to be recognized and celebrated. Remember that when you are in the limelight the light of God is shining on your heart and soul and the Lord knows all that you do and say and think.
09/07 James 1:12
12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
STAND
Stand on what you believe. Jesus is Lord and He is committed to you. Every day, every day we need to make sure that we know the right thing to do. Start by doing the next right thing.
09/06 Isaiah 41:17
17 “When the poor and needy search for water and there is none, and their tongues are parched from thirst, then I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will never abandon them.
NEED
What do you need? Ask the Lord. He is able to meet your need. He is more than abundant in His blessing of us. Go to Jesus and He will give you what you need.
09/05 Isaiah 41:13
13 For I hold you by your right hand— I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.
THANK YOU
Thank you Lord for caring for me. Thank you for saving me. Thank you Lord for standing with me as I face the chaos and brevity of life. Jesus is Lord.
09/04 Isaiah 41:10
10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
TODAY
Today the Lord is with us. He operates in the present time that we live in and will never forsake us. Jesus works in us and through us and works within the reality of our life. He is here now and that is the only place that I can serve the Lord-NOW.
09/03 Hebrews 13:8
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
FOCUS
Focus your life on Jesus. He never changes. When things get odd and you are wavering remember that He is our sure foundation. Do the next right thing and walk your way back to Jesus. He is Lord.
09/02 Hebrews 13:7
7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
FOLLOW
Follow another seems to be a lost art. We are to observe the life of our leaders and follow them as we grow in the faith. Too often today we disparage our leaders and abuse them. Serve the Lord in all humility thinking more of others than you do yourself. Follow those the Lord has put in leadership positions over us. Learn to be a follower first and then in the appropriate time you will be in a position for the Lord to use you as a leader.
09/01 Galatians 6:9
9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
STOP
Stop where you are, never give up. Do the next right thing. Serve the Lord with gladness. Never, never, never give up because Jesus loves you and He will never leave you ever.
08/31 Psalm 18:30-31
30 God’s way is perfect. All the LORD ’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. 31 For who is God except the LORD ? Who but our God is a solid rock?
HIS WAY
There is a way that to man seems best but the Lord says “here is the way you are to go.” We need to listen to the Lord. We need to hear his directions. Jesus calls us to do those things that glorify the Father and leads us in the everlasting way-His way.
08/30 1 Corinthians 1:18
18 The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.
POWER
The amazing saving power of our loving and all-powerful God. Jesus is Lord and He is in charge of us-we are in good hands with Jesus.
