“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 Jn 2). To succeed in everything we do to glorify the Lord; to be healthy in body so we can be efficient servants; and that our souls may flourish—3 prayer requests to offer up for […]
“So Elisha said to her, ‘What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?’ And she said, ‘Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.’ Then he said, ‘Go, borrow vessels from…all your neighbors—empty vessels…then pour it into all those vessels’” (2 Ki 4:2-4). Think […]
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one” (2 Thess 3:3). Interesting words! To establish: set you in a certain direction. To guard: protect you from every direction. Today the One you can always count on has your back while He moves you forward. […]
“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage (KJV), but being examples to the flock” (1 Pet 5:3). Wise people learn two key things in life: let the Lord be Lord over us, and don’t try to lord it over His people. The sweet example of servanthood will have greater impact today than being pushy. […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Jos 1:9). It’s a tough world out there. Burdens to lift. Enemies to defeat. Disappointments to bear. Crises to face. The Lord says, “Don’t be weak […]
“In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not withhold your hand; for you do not know which will prosper, either this or that, or whether both alike will be good” (Eccl 11:6). Good farming advice for bearers of precious seed! At all times, in all seasons, to all people. Are they […]
“What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord…” (Ps 116:12). What can I give the Lord today? First, delight in His salvation, and give Him joy. […]
“Follow His steps…who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Pet 2:21, 23). There’s a good chance someone will speak ill to you today. Relax! You’re not the prosecutor, judge, or jury. Follow the One who handed […]
“And he brought him to Jesus” (Jn 1:42). Andrew is known only for bringing his brother, the boy with the loaves and fish, and the Greeks, to Jesus. Will you recommend Christ today? “Jesus is the best thing that’s ever happened to me!” […]