More Grace

 

December 17

MORE GRACE – Scripture categorically tells us that anyone who is a friend of the world, is an enemy of God. To remain listening to the world, doing as the world does, keeps people proud in their own ways and wills.  To be friends with the world is to live adulterous and idolatrous lives, which forfeit the grace of the Lord. All who humble themselves, remain firm and sure in the Lord. It is to the humble that the Lord bestows more grace. His favour is unmistakably showered and shown on all who are humble, in His sight. 

 

Father, You never fail to lavish favour on the humble. Keep me in humility daily. Amen!

 

Read James 4: 4 - 6

 

Fear The Lord

 

December 16

FEAR THE LORD – Learn to fear the Lord at all times and in every way. Keep fearing Him, because the fear of the Lord is clean and pure and it is all enduring. Fear Him and trust Him in all He does, since His judgments and decrees are true and firm. Every single one of them is righteous. Ever fear God and never allow anyone or anything to take the place of our Lord God, who is to be feared.

 

Teach me the fear of the Lord at all times. Amen!

 

Read Psalm 19: 9

 

Jesus Satisfies

 

December 15

JESUS SATISFIES – Whenever Jesus feeds the hungry, they are always satisfied. Why is this so? It is because Jesus is the never ending source of all nourishment and the ever ready supply of all that is needed. There is never a problem of insufficiency, rationing, or any such. Whether one is a little hungry, or very hungry, Jesus will adequately meet the need. Additionally, whether there are few, or many to feed, everyone is satisfactorily fed. Receive Jesus’ food. You will be satisfied.

 

I wait for Your nourishing food, O Lord, for only You, satisfy. Amen!

 

Read Mark 6: 39 - 42

 

 

Advent Words

 

 

 

Advent words still ring through loud and clear,

Fear not! Are the words many did hear,

As God’s Good News rang out in the air,

Peace, goodwill to people everywhere.

 

Advent Words still burst through every cloud,

Clouds of despair that would our lives shroud,

But God’s words of true hope, ring out loud,

Through His Son in whom He’s pleased and proud.

 

Advent Words pierce through our every fear,

Even when we are most unaware,

God sends His words so that we can hear,

The message of peace, made crystal clear.  

 

Advent Words aren’t held by the darkness,

Despairing news that bring gloominess,

God’s news brings us joy and hopefulness,

Jesus has come, He’s our Righteousness.

 

May Advent Words pierce through each sad heart,

May peace cause fears from us to depart,

May we receive all in full, not in part,

May Advent Words in us, ne’er depart.

Amen!

 

Third Sunday In Advent

 

December 14

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT – On this wonderful third Lord’s Day, Sunday in Advent, we think of Jesus, our human example. If indeed, you no longer live, but Christ Jesus lives in you, then you have become an example for others to follow. Paul, a devout and faithful servant of the Lord, found no problem in telling others to use him as an example of godly living. Can you tell others, to emulate whatever they see in you? Can you assure them that by practising what you speak and show, God’s peace will be with them?

 

Holy Jesus, straighten me out in this truth please. If indeed I have died to self and Your Spirit lives and moves in me, then others can emulate You, in me. Amen!

Read Philippians 4: 9

 

Power In The Blood

 

December 13

POWER IN THE BLOOD – We sing, read and speak about the power of the Blood of Jesus to save us from the wrath of God. Long ago, Jesus also used blood to save His people while they were in Egypt. God was ready to strike down the Egyptians. The only way His people would be saved, was by staying inside their houses which were marked with the blood of the Passover lamb. God’s wrath is still strong and the only way a person will be saved, is by remaining in Jesus, whose Blood saves from God’s destruction. 

 

Thank You Jesus, for Your saving Blood. Amen!

 

Read Exodus 12: 22 - 23

 

Praise Reports

 

December 12

PRAISE REPORTS – Jesus had sent out a number of disciples, not the twelve, but many others, who had believed in Him and accepted His teaching. He sent them on a specific mission, ahead of Him, to villages, towns, cities and any place where He would be visiting. Over seventy disciples were sent, in pairs, and they did exactly as Jesus commanded. On their return, full of joy and victory, they told Jesus how even demons submitted to them, in His Name. You do many things in the Name of Jesus. What reports have you got to bring to Him? What is your life report to Jesus?

 

Lord, grant me obedience, that my life may be a praise report to You. Amen!

 

Read Luke 10: 17

 

Do Not Swear on Oath

 

December 11

DO NOT SWEAR ON OATH – Are you a person who likes to swear on oath, using the Name of God? This is what I mean. It is not uncommon to hear people saying things like these. God is my witness that I did not steal it, or, I swear by God that I am not the guilty one. Some even get bold to say things like this. God strike me down if I don’t do as I have said. Jesus warns about such damning talk. He describes any such talk as coming from the evil one. Keep your talk simple.

 

Holy Spirit, teach me the utter seriousness of swearing by anything, whether in heaven or on earth. Amen!

 

Read Matthew 5: 33 – 37

 

Nursing A Grudge

 

December 10

NURSING A GRUDGE – One of the most dangerous and damning things to do is to keep a grudge against anyone. When you hold a grudge inside of you, it will begin to fester and fester, and become putrid in you. Its poisons will ooze out into your inner being and before you can give release to that grudge you will become worse than the person against whom you are holding that grudge. Go to God straightway with your grudge. Seek His healing, if you want to live in His light and peace.

 

Holy Father, I need Your help in this matter of grudge holding. Save me, heal me, and grant me the freedom to leave it all to You. Amen!

 

Read Romans 12: 17 - 19