Today's Good News

JUNE 20 – PS. 56:3

6/20            Psalm 56:3

3 But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

AFRAID

Fear creates a response in us. 

We are afraid.

Afraid of a wealthy person.

Afraid of tomorrow.

Afraid, afraid, afraid!

So much is uncertain in life and fear stalks every path.

Jesus calls us to come to Him. 

He will deal with our fear and give us courage.  

Put your trust in Jesus and He will never leave your side.  

JUNE 19 – PS. 34:4

6/19            Psalm 34:4

4 I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.

FREES

Life is challenging.

Fear is real. 

The unknown causes a lot of our fear and anxiety.

But the Lord Jesus frees us from our fear and anxiety.

He is with us-His promise is freedom. 

We are living a Christ filled life now.

Claim your freedom by Holy Spirit thru Jesus Christ now.  

JUNE 18 – DEUT. 31:6

6/18            Deuteronomy 31:6

6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

STAND

Stand tall, do not fall.

All the chaos and trouble will not overwhelm you.

The Lord is with you.

The Holy Spirit gives you strength.

Do not fear, Jesus is with you.

Don’t panic, He will equip you to keep going.  

The Lord will never fail you.  

JUNE 17 – DEUT. 3:22

6/17            Deuteronomy 3:22

22 Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’

HE

He, the Lord God, will fight for you.

He knows your predicament and is with you. 

He controls all things, therefore surrender yourself to the Lord’s control. 

JUNE 16 – MT. 25:35-40

06/16          Matthew 25:35-40

35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 

36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ 

37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 

38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 

39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 

40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

HANDS AND FEET

We are the hands and feet of Jesus.  

We are called to care for the poor, 

Care for widows and orphans,  

Go and love one another,

In such a way that it impacts

Everyone we meet.  

Jesus is Lord of all that we have and are.  

JUNE 15 – MT. 5:42

06/15          Matthew 5:42

42 Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

COMMUNITY

We live in community.

To the world we are united into one body-the church.

Love one another.

Help one another.

Take care of the poor.  

JUNE 14 – PROV. 31:8-9

06/14          Proverbs 31:8-9

8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. 

9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

JUSTICE

Justice for the poor is important to the Lord. 

He calls us to help where we can.

He calls us to help even if it costs us. 

Sometimes it will cost dearly. 

Help the poor and mistreated-make sure justice is given.  

JUNE 13 – PROV. 21:13

06/13          Proverbs 21:13

13 Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.

NEED

Christians meet the need of those around them. 

Helping those at a distance, people we don’t know,

Isn’t a blessing if we don’t help those we see and can know.  

People need people. 

We are our brother’s keeper.  

JUNE 12 – PROV. 19:17

06/12          Proverbs 19:17

17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD — and he will repay you!

LENDING

Take care of the poor.

This is a command with a promise.

The Lord Himself will be in our debt,

And He will repay us.  

Lending to the Lord is a wise action. 

Follow Jesus.

Do unto others.

Christ is King.  

JUNE 11 – ISAIAH 1:17

06/11          Isaiah 1:17

17 Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.

PEOPLE

People in need,

Have a friend in us.  

We care and we will do the next right thing.  

Jesus is Lord.