08/05 Luke 6:27-29
“But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.
BE
Be like Jesus. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Forgive. Forget. Do those things that Jesus would do and you will discover you are working for the Lord. He loves and wants to use you to love others. When Jesus is Lord of your life you will change and be different than the world.

08/04 Luke 6:24-26
“What sorrows await you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now. 25 What sorrows await you who are satisfied and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger is before you. What sorrows await you who laugh carelessly, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow. 26 What sorrows await you who are praised by the crowds, for their ancestors also praised false prophets.
RICH
Be rich in Christ. Spend time with Him. Let Jesus have the lead in your life. Worship Him, Praise Him, Serve Him and He will guide you in the Heavenly Way.

08/03 Luke 6:22-23
God blesses you who are hated and excluded and mocked and cursed because you are identified with me, the Son of Man. 23 “When that happens, rejoice! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were also treated that way by your ancestors.
REMEMBER
Jesus is alive. He will lead you. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Rejoice in the certainty of your relationship with the Father in Christ. Be encouraged. The victory has been won and you are living on victory row. Jesus is Lord.

08/02 Luke 6:21
God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for the time will come when you will laugh with joy.
FUTURE
Our future is bright. Today we struggle. Tomorrow we will be with the Lord and see Him face to face. Be of good cheer for our Lord and Savior Jesus is with us unto eternity.

08/01 Luke 6:20
Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is given to you.
RULES
We need rules yet we hate rules. Some of us need more rules than others. We rebel when someone says this is the way it should be. We can’t possibly keep these rules in Luke 6 or the rules in any other chapter and yet if we give ourselves up to Jesus He will equip us, enable us and guide us as we learn to live by Kingdom Rules. Here goes. I’m a sinner; you’re a sinner all of us at one time were dead in our trespasses and sin. Now we are no longer outside the Kingdom for we have been forgiven and brought near to God by the Lord Jesus Christ. And yet we still struggle with our daily devotion to the Lord and so often find ourselves trying to live in this world and in the spiritual realm, which we know is impossible. Seek the Lord. As you grow in Christ likeness you will be burdened by your sin. You will experience insurmountable obstacles and still you will persevere. Jesus is Lord and you have put yourself under His rule. You let Him provide what you need for the spiritual realm and you are devoted to putting everything you own and have under His rule. The Kingdom of God is given to you.

07/31 Psalm 119:86-88
All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. 87 They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. 88 In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your decrees.
PRAYER
The Psalmist is praying to the Lord, as we should also do. Spend time with Jesus. Know Him and trust in His Word. When we come into the Family of God by His free gift of forgiveness in Christ Jesus we are immediately spared from eternal death. Jesus spares our life. He has already answered your prayer. Note that when we realize the Lord has spared our life we will need to get busy in praising Him.

07/30 Psalm 119:83-85
I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, exhausted with waiting. But I cling to your principles and obey them. 84 How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? 85 These arrogant people who hate your law have dug deep pits for me to fall into.
SOON
God’s Word is that He will be with you soon. Justice grinds slowly, time passes quickly but rest assured that the Lord will punish wrong doers and He is coming soon. Come Lord Jesus.

07/29 Psalm 119:81-82
I faint with longing for your salvation; but I have put my hope in your word. 82 My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
HOPE
Hope is not what we so often think it is. Hope is a sure thing. Hope helps us to walk on His path until we see Him. His comfort always comes at the right time on our HOPE journey. The Lord is faithful and HE will do it. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, believe in Him and comfort will come.

07/28 Psalm 119:80
May I be blameless in keeping your principles; then I will never have to be ashamed.
WISDOM
We need wisdom so that we will live Godly lives. Even though we are members of the Lord’s household we still get blinded by sin. Wisdom is needed to rip away that blindness. His wisdom is needed to walk in the light. Ask the Lord to give you what you need to live your life in Christ. Focus on Jesus.

07/27 Psalm 119:78-79
Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. 79 Let me be reconciled with all who fear you and know your decrees.
BE
God calls us to be Christ focused. Tell Him your troubles and focus on Him not your troubles. Be reconciled with those you are journeying through life with. Peace and harmony are evidences of the Lord’s presence. Love the Lord with all of your heart and love and treat your brothers and sisters as you would yourself. Jesus is Lord. Surrender your life to Him.