27 Jun 2023
Hebrews 12:4-11 describes the other aspect of discipline, namely correction. The Heavenly Father corrects His children because He loves them. Our earthly fathers do likewise. May we accept correction from Him and learn what He wants to teach us. May we submit to Him so that it may be well with us and we may be righteous and have peace.
26 Jun 2023
One aspect of discipline is self control as described in 1 Corinthians 9:27. It entails “beating the body” into submission” to avoid something that would harm it or denying oneself something that could derail one’s focus. God’s grace is available to us to help us exercise self control.
23 Jun 2023
The Creator of the universe is concerned about you and me. The great physician, the Lord our banner, our provider, the omniscient and omnipotent God, Elohim the majestic God, is concerned about us. He has a plan and has a part for each of us to play. It is His plan, not ours. Would we be willing to indulge Him, to trust Him, to allow Him to have His way? Ezekiel 37:1-14.
22 Jun 2023
The Lord is not looking for the perfect, He is looking for the willing. The calling of the disciples in Matthew 4:18-22 and the beatitudes in 5:3-11 show that. As we walk with Him, He works on us.
21 Jun 2023
David’s words in 1 Chronicles 22:2-19 show an old man who valued the Lord and who had seen the love of God throughout his life. The many psalms attributed to him show his faith in the great Jehovah. We are fortunate to be called by His name.
20 Jun 2023
The reliability of Jehovah should be something we cannot doubt, and something we can attest to, especially when we look at our lives and the lives of those around us. May He continue confirming how dependable He is. Hebrews 13:5-6.
19 Jun 2023
Our hope is centred mainly on the coming of Christ, His death and resurrection, and the fact that He is coming again. That should give every Christian hope, especially the fact that He rose from the dead. As we have opportunity, may we share this with others. Acts 17: 16-34.
16 Jun 2023
Let us also be careful about how we treat the less fortunate. The worst we can do is oppress them. I know we often feel overwhelmed and we may lack the time to ensure they are treated justly. May we discern what the right thing to do is so that we do not deny them justice. Amos 5:10-15.
15 Jun 2023
The love for God should translate into love for one another. In Zechariah 7:5-10, the children of Israel are rebuked for losing that love and also admonished to embrace it. This love ensures people treat each other justly. May we heed that advice and do so. It may not be easy, but let us try.
14 Jun 2023
As we purpose to abide in God’s will, may our relationships with one another also grow deeper. And may the righteousness that comes through Christ manifest even more. Philippians 1:9-11.