Lawless Deeds

Titus 2:14

"Jesus Christ gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from every lawless deed.”

All of us make mistakes and all of us sin and commit "lawless deeds." Here is a wonderful thought; God sent His only Son to save us and cleanse us from the negative results of sinfulness.

God loves you and I so much that He gave His son, Jesus Christ, to cleanse us of all the wrong things that we do. What a promise, what a blessing, hallelujah!

Hunger

Have you ever been hungry, ate something and realized it didn’t satisfy your hunger? It seems this happens way too often for me. The other night I was so hungry for breakfast. After fixing and eating an omelet, I was unsatisfied. Jesus said in John 6:35, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger.”

We have to eat regularly to keep our body alive. We all have natural hungers. But, in this passage Jesus is discussing spiritual hunger. If we allow Him, He will fill the empty places in our lives with His mercy, love and grace. We are fed by His presence.

Focus On the Important Things

When we get up in the morning, we really never know what the day will bring. Sometimes things start out good and get better. Other times things start off bad and get better. Then other times things start off good and get bad or start of bad and get even worse. Let me suggest this, when you get up in the morning, go over your schedule with the Lord. Pray, "Lord, You've already seen this day that I'm about to experience. Tell me the things that are important today and then help me to focus on them."

I promise taking this approach will never hurt. Have a blessed day

Enjoy the Blessings of Your Work

Ecclesiastes 3:22

"I saw that there was nothing better than that all should enjoy their work, for that is their lot."

With Spring always comes a lot of tasks left undone through the Winter months. Spring cleaning, yard work, planting flowers, etc. I am always amazed by how few people enjoy the many blessings God has given to them. We work and work yet so often we fail to stop and enjoy the blessings of the work. This verse says that we should enjoy our work. Enjoy the blessings that come to you today. You may have labored hard on a project. Enjoy the blessings that come from that.

Whatever you are doing today, take a break and enjoy the many blessings.

Our Good

Romans 8:28

"We know all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to God's purpose."

We can casually quote this verse or we can really believe it and take hold of it. If we do take hold of this, we will know that something good can come from every situation that we face today. I want to remind you today that we are God's people and therefore God is working things out in us for our ultimate good.

A Step of Faith

James 1:22

"Be doers of the Word, and not merely hearers only".

I remember years ago seeing a sign in an office, which said: "After all is said and done, more is said than done." I always smile when I think about that thought. The truth: we often talk more than we act. This verse reminds us not only when we read the Word should we be blessed by hearing it, but we should take action upon that Word.

Taking action is a step of faith, and God always honors a step of faith. I hope you will take that step today.

Spend Some Time With Him

Revelation 3:20

Jesus said: "I am standing at the door knocking, and if any one hears my voice I will come in to you and eat with you and you with me."

I want you to think of a time when you enjoyed a wonderful meal with a friend. That is the same concept explained in Revelation 3. Jesus wants to just come in, sit down with us, and enjoy some intimate moments. Why don't you sit down in a quiet place, and spend some time with Him today.