07/05               Acts 6:8

8 Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 

GRACE

We can seek to be filled with grace and power.  It is simple enough-spend time with the Lord.  It pleases the Lord to give us grace and power.  It is part of those things that we need to accomplish what He has called us to do.

07/04               Romans 1:1-5

1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. 2 God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. 3 The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line, 4 and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord.  5 Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name. 

JESUS

He is Lord.  He is God’s everything.  Go to Jesus for wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding.  He will lead you on the path of living life under the Father’s direction and in growing in spiritual maturity.  We want to know Him.  We want to be like Him.  Follow Jesus.

07/03               John 1:14
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 

WITH
Jesus is with us.  He isn’t off some where over there He is with us.  Next problem you face, today or tomorrow remember that Jesus is with you and waiting to be consulted by you as to what you should do.  He is Lord of all including your life.  Consult Him and He will tell you what to do. 

07/02               Romans 3:20-24

20 For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are. 21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God freely and graciously declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 

FORGIVEN

We recognize our sinfulness.  We proclaim our allegiance to Jesus.  He forgives our sin.  His forgiveness cleanses us and brings us into the family of God.  We belong to Him forever.  Jesus is now always in our life, always present always seeking our freedom from our self the sinner. 

07/01              2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 

GRACE

Grace is the Lord giving us what we need and cannot earn.  His grace is always sufficient.  Let Jesus have his way with you.  His grace will meet your need.

6/30            Philippians 1:12-14

12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear. 

SUFFERING

Suffering is part of the active Christian walk.  When you share Jesus you will suffer the hate and reaction of the lost.  That reaction is at times physical but here in the US so far mostly ostracism.  Our courage builds a relationship with the Lord that equips us spiritually to grow in Christ and to be better equipped to grow in courage.  Serve the Lord.  Stand with Him. 

6/29            2 Corinthians 4:8-11

8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.10 Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. 11 Yes, we live under constant danger of death because we serve Jesus, so that the life of Jesus will be evident in our dying bodies. 

DESPAIR

Life is chaotic and so often unfair.  Do not despair.  The Lord is on your side.  Be confident.  Be calm.  Nothing can separate you from the love of God.  Jesus is Lord of all. 

6/28            1 Corinthians 16:13

13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 14 And do everything with love.

GUARD

Guard yourself, what you say, what you do is important.  It pleases the Lord to give you strength. 

6/27            Romans 10:9

9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 

EASY

This is easy for us to understand.  If you tell others that you love Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved. 

6/26            Romans 8:39

39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

COURAGE

Have courage in a chaotic, difficult world for the Lord has saved you in Jesus Christ.  This is a forever salvation.  We are in His family from the moment we saved and into eternity and forever.  Never, never, never fear for you belong to the Lord High God and nothing can separate you from your Father.