Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Day 218 Joy Unspeakable
I Peter 1:8-9 NIV
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
The other day I was talking to a new friend. She was telling me about some circumstances that were causing her distress. I said to her, “I know what you mean..." and went on to briefly tell her about some things that can cause me concern. She looked at me in surprise and said, “I thought you had the perfect life.” Immediately I replied. “Oh no, but I am perfectly sure that God is taking care of these things because I have given them to Him.” That just came flying out of my mouth and it was then that I knew that it was true!!
Only in trusting God can we be “filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,” I heard a minister say the other day, “Someone large is in charge.” That would be God and He’s in charge because we put Him in charge of the things that want to cause us distress.
GPS (Directions From God’s Word)
• II Timothy 1:12
• Psalms 138:8
• Romans 15:13
Prayer Focus:
Take a 3 x 5 card and list the things in your life that you are putting God in charge of. Keep it in your Bible and remind yourself that God is in charge of those things.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Day 217 God Keeps You Stable and Secure
Isaiah 33:6 (NIV1984)
He will be the sure foundation for your times-- a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
THE MESSAGE BIBLE uses the words, “….your days stable and secure.”
That is a wonderful promise in these uncertain times. You may say, “I don’t feel very secure,” but God’s promise still remains. Safety and security is available for us.
The above verse says, “for your times” so that says to me that He knows exactly what “times” we are in. He knows what we are experiencing and what is happening all around us. He wants us to invite Him into the middle of our lives, our emotions and our fears. When we do, we will have His peace.
In that peace, we will be able to receive the words God is speaking to our hearts through His word. Here are a few of those words:
GPS (Directions From God’s Word)
• Hebrews 13: 5-6 “I can say with confidence…”
• Psalms 121:4
• James 4:8
Prayer Focus:
Ask the Lord to remind you of His presence. Thank Him for His promise to be with you in “your times.”
Isaiah 33:6 (NIV1984)
He will be the sure foundation for your times-- a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
THE MESSAGE BIBLE uses the words, “….your days stable and secure.”
That is a wonderful promise in these uncertain times. You may say, “I don’t feel very secure,” but God’s promise still remains. Safety and security is available for us.
The above verse says, “for your times” so that says to me that He knows exactly what “times” we are in. He knows what we are experiencing and what is happening all around us. He wants us to invite Him into the middle of our lives, our emotions and our fears. When we do, we will have His peace.
In that peace, we will be able to receive the words God is speaking to our hearts through His word. Here are a few of those words:
GPS (Directions From God’s Word)
• Hebrews 13: 5-6 “I can say with confidence…”
• Psalms 121:4
• James 4:8
Prayer Focus:
Ask the Lord to remind you of His presence. Thank Him for His promise to be with you in “your times.”
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