July 9                          John 14:6

6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. 

EXCLUSIVE

The way to the Father is exclusive, it is only through Jesus that we can come to the Father.  God decided that He would provide one way to family membership and that was in His Darling Son Jesus. 

July 8                          John 14:1

1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 

TRUST

We are called to have a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability and strength of the Lord God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.  The are living and alive in our life.  Relax because you can trust the Lord. 

July 7                          Isaiah 26:12-13

12 LORD, you will grant us peace; all we have accomplished is really from you. 13 O LORD our God, others have ruled us, but you alone are the one we worship. 

ONLY

It is not the Lord and something else.  It is the Lord alone that we worship.  It is the Lord only who can guide our path day by day.  Spend time with Him.  Get to know Him.  He will show you the way. 

July 6                          Isaiah 26:4

4 Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. 

SURE

Our life is sure.  Jesus is alive.  He is alive in us.  The Lord has His eye on you.  He will never leave you nor forsake you.  Jesus loves you.  He has already won the victory. 

July 5                          Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. 

YES

Yes the Lord is speaking to you.  You are valuable.  You count. Whatever you do as unto the Lord and He will use you up. 

July 4                          1 Corinthians 15:58

58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

BE

Be there.  Be available. Be a friend.  Be useful.  Be the kind of person that the Lord can use to help those nearby.  Jesus loves people most of all and He uses us to physically express that love. 

July 3                          2 Timothy 4:1-2

1 I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: 2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. 

CALL

All of us are called to proclaim the Gospel.  Some of us are called to be church leaders.  Others are called to other positions of responsibility.  Every call includes a call to service to others. We are servants of the Lord High God and called to love one another. 

July 2                          2 Timothy 1:13-14

13 Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. 14 Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. 

PROCESS

There is a process of life that Christians follow.  Pray daily and without ceasing.  Bible reading.  Bible study. Church attendance.  Good works.  Caring for others.  All of these things are part of a Christian lifestyle.  Do these things and you will flourish   Spend time with Jesus and He will spend time with you.

July 1                          I Timothy 6:20

20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 

OBEY

We are creatures of grace who are called to careful living. Obey God and live your life carefully. Pay attention to what you are doing and care for those around you. 

June 30                       2 Timothy 2:22-24

22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.

CHANGE

The Gospel calls for us to accept Jesus and become like Him.  We need to study His life and actions and build a dynamic relationship with Jesus so that we might live like Him.  Change from who we were to who the Lord wants us to be is required.  Jesus is Lord.