JACKS DAILY DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
(2nd Corinthians 7:10) "Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation."
True repentance is more than just feeling bad about… or feeling sorry for your sin!
The word “repent” means to acknowledge your sin… renounce it… turn from it… and thank God daily for His forgiveness… as you try to live your life to a “renewed set of values” and sense of purpose that reflects itself in your life style... what He has done for you.
Some times it means doing an about-face turn and heading in the opposite direction.
When a traveller has lost his way and has gone twenty miles down the road in the wrong direction...
it requires doing a U-turn and coming twenty miles back to continue on his journey… and to reach
his destination.
At first this can seem discouraging… but this change of direction and back tracking is the only way to reach your destination… that’s the same with repentance.
Repentance sometimes means making restitution unto others... as did Zacchaeus the tax collector who got rich by overcharging people.
But after he met Jesus he said, “If I have cheated anyone… I will pay back four times as much” (Luke 19:8).
God is more than willing to forgive you for sin and your transgressions… but He may allow you to experience the painful consequences of your sin… in order to motivate you toward obedience.
At first this can seem discouraging… but this change of direction and back tracking is the only way to reach your destination… that’s the same with repentance.
Repentance sometimes means making restitution unto others... as did Zacchaeus the tax collector who got rich by overcharging people.
But after he met Jesus he said, “If I have cheated anyone… I will pay back four times as much” (Luke 19:8).
God is more than willing to forgive you for sin and your transgressions… but He may allow you to experience the painful consequences of your sin… in order to motivate you toward obedience.
(Hebrews 12:11) “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening… it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right righteousness for those who are trained in this way”
Satan will try to tell you that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace… but you’re not.
The Prodigal Son wasted his inheritance and ended up in a hog pen.
But the day he decided to come back home… his father ran to meet him and restored him to full “sonship” in the family.
God will do that for you too.
“Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that He may have mercy on them. Yes… turn to our God… for He will forgive generously” (Isaiah 55:7)
True thankfulness is often cloaked in humility… evidenced by bowing our knee, our hearts, and our heads, before the Creator of heaven and earth… and acknowledging our need of Him with heartfelt gratitude for His love mercy and forgiveness.
(Ephesians 2:1-10) tells us the following… “As for you... you were dead in your transgressions and sins in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air… the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
All of us also… lived among them at one time gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts.
Like the rest… we were by nature deserving of wrath.
But because of His great love for us… God… who is rich in mercy… made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions… for it is by grace you have been saved.
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus… in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace… expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… and that not of yourselves but it is the gift of God… not by works… so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:8)
For we are God’s handiwork… created in Christ Jesus to do good works…which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:9)
Today lets celebrate the grace of God… by acknowledging the goodness of our God and Heavenly Father to everyone around us… and then with thanksgiving… endeavor by Gods grace and his strength… to be a reflection of His goodness to the world around you!
Good day
(2nd Samuel 7:18) "Who am I…that you have brought me this far"?
A member of parliament once took his little daughter to visit Westminster Abbey.
As she stood looking up at its magnificent columns and architecture her father asked… "What do you think sweetheart"?
With childlike candor she replied, "I was thinking how big you look at home Daddy… and how small you look in here".
God’s presence has a way of humbling us.
In the Old Testament... King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, "Who am I O Sovereign Lord… and what is my family that you have brought me this far"? (2nd Samuel 7:18)
The Bible is filled with examples of people who humbled themselves before God.
In Matthew’s gospel he mentions his own name only twice… and both times he calls himself a tax collector.
And John doesn’t even mention his own name in his gospel.
The name "John" that appears throughout his gospel refers to John the Baptist.
John simply calls himself "the other disciple"… or "the disciple whom Jesus loved".
Luke wrote two of the most important books in the Bible without ever once mentioning his own name.
And in (2nd Corinthians 12:11) We see Paul… the Bible’s most prolific author… referring to himself as "a fool"
In (1st Corinthians 15:9) He described himself as "the least of the apostles"… and later claimed to be "less than the least of all saints" (Ephesians 3:8).
In fact as Paul grew older his ego grew smaller… and in one of his final Epistles (1st Timothy 1:15) he referred to himself as "the chief of sinners".
King David wrote no Psalm celebrating his victory over Goliath… but he wrote a psalm of penitence and sorrow (Psalm 51)… confessing his sin with Bathsheba
All thru the scriptures it is recorded whenever a man humbled himself before God… God would bless that man and raise him up.
Humility is a big subject in the bible.
The Lord promises to lift up the humble…
He will exalt His Son and we who are in Him covered in His righteousness. ...
We will be exalted… lifted up… and given favor for no reason we deserve… no act we have committed in ourselves because of grace… Gods grace and favor… when we humble ourselves before him and others.
(1st Peter 5:6) “submit yourselves unto the elder… Yea all of you be subject one to another…and be clothed with humility… for God resists the proud… and gives grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time… casting all your care upon Him… for He cares for you”
(James 4:6) “But He gives us more grace”… that is why Scripture says “God opposes the proud… but shows favor to the humble”.
“He gives more grace to the humble”.
Do you want more of Gods grace in your life?
More of His favor in your life”
Then you need to empty yourself of yourself.
Make room for others… and you make room for God.
So this morning take the time to give the Creator the "glory that is due His name"… and humble yourself before the mighty hand of God.
When you make "less of yourself" you make more room for God.
Good Day!
(Proverbs 31:18) “She perceives that her merchandise is good”
Self doubt is one of the biggest hindrances to our self esteem and confidence in fulfilling Gods
will and purpose in our lives.
And Satan does his best to bring up all of our inadequacy and inconsistencies to cause us to doubt ourselves.
It’s true that the mistakes you have made may be major, bad or devastating and yes…
And Satan does his best to bring up all of our inadequacy and inconsistencies to cause us to doubt ourselves.
It’s true that the mistakes you have made may be major, bad or devastating and yes…
often repeated… but it doesn’t mean that God loves you any less.
They haven’t changed His mind about you.
In fact God says… “I have loved you with an everlasting love… I have drawn you with unfailing kindness… I will build you up again… and you…will be rebuilt” (Jeremiah 31:3-4)
Yes, God will correct you (all of us) when we need it.
But His correction is not rejection… no… it’s proof of His love.
“The Lord disciplines the one He loves” (Hebrews 12:6)
God’s purpose in discipline is to develop you to your highest potential.
So don’t let anyone put you down.
Be your authentic self when you’re with others.
Focus on what you have to give… rather than on how others perceive you.
Don’t put on airs, brag, or name-drop in an attempt to level the playing field or elevate yourself in the eyes of men.
You are already their equal!
In fact you are more then equal… you are “unique and divinely created” by God right from your mothers womb… with a specific task and calling in life.
(Jeremiah 1:5) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you… before you were born I set you apart;
(Isaiah 49:1-2) "The Lord called me before I was born… while I was in my mother's womb He named me… He made my mouth like a sharp sword… in the shadow of His hand He hid me… He made me a polished arrow… in His quiver He hid me away"
The Bible says… “You made all the delicate… inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous… and how well I know it.” (Psalm 139:13-14)
Even if you don’t have a similar education, experience, financial status, social standing, or background… since when did such things make anybody inherently superior to another… especially in the eyes of your Heavenly Father?
If your goal in life is to please everyone and have them speak well of you… your self-worth will always be at their mercy.
Solomon describes the qualities of a virtuous woman.
Here’s one of them… “She perceives that her merchandise is good.”
This woman wasn’t being prideful… she was just confident in who God had made her to be… and the assignment He had given her to fulfill.
Her confidence came from within… not from without!
Solomon ends the chapter with these words… “Honor her for all that her hands have done… and let
They haven’t changed His mind about you.
In fact God says… “I have loved you with an everlasting love… I have drawn you with unfailing kindness… I will build you up again… and you…will be rebuilt” (Jeremiah 31:3-4)
Yes, God will correct you (all of us) when we need it.
But His correction is not rejection… no… it’s proof of His love.
“The Lord disciplines the one He loves” (Hebrews 12:6)
God’s purpose in discipline is to develop you to your highest potential.
So don’t let anyone put you down.
Be your authentic self when you’re with others.
Focus on what you have to give… rather than on how others perceive you.
Don’t put on airs, brag, or name-drop in an attempt to level the playing field or elevate yourself in the eyes of men.
You are already their equal!
In fact you are more then equal… you are “unique and divinely created” by God right from your mothers womb… with a specific task and calling in life.
(Jeremiah 1:5) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you… before you were born I set you apart;
(Isaiah 49:1-2) "The Lord called me before I was born… while I was in my mother's womb He named me… He made my mouth like a sharp sword… in the shadow of His hand He hid me… He made me a polished arrow… in His quiver He hid me away"
The Bible says… “You made all the delicate… inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous… and how well I know it.” (Psalm 139:13-14)
Even if you don’t have a similar education, experience, financial status, social standing, or background… since when did such things make anybody inherently superior to another… especially in the eyes of your Heavenly Father?
If your goal in life is to please everyone and have them speak well of you… your self-worth will always be at their mercy.
Solomon describes the qualities of a virtuous woman.
Here’s one of them… “She perceives that her merchandise is good.”
This woman wasn’t being prideful… she was just confident in who God had made her to be… and the assignment He had given her to fulfill.
Her confidence came from within… not from without!
Solomon ends the chapter with these words… “Honor her for all that her hands have done… and let
her works bring her praise” (Proverbs 31:31)
And God is not being gender specific here by the way!
For His word tells all of us to give honor where honor is due.
But the highest honor any of us will experience will be to hear the words “well done thou good and faithful servant”. (Matthew 25:21)
Don't you get discouraged!
Don't you quit!
Don't you be listening to the lies of the enemy of your soul (1st Peter 5:8) and start thinking that you are not good enough… or worthy enough!
God called you… Now stand up and answer His call!
Good Day!
And God is not being gender specific here by the way!
For His word tells all of us to give honor where honor is due.
But the highest honor any of us will experience will be to hear the words “well done thou good and faithful servant”. (Matthew 25:21)
Don't you get discouraged!
Don't you quit!
Don't you be listening to the lies of the enemy of your soul (1st Peter 5:8) and start thinking that you are not good enough… or worthy enough!
God called you… Now stand up and answer His call!
Good Day!
(Proverbs 3:24) "When thou lies’t down… thou shalt not be afraid… yea thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet."
Insomnia is a miserable thing.
At any given time… it affects 30 to 50 percent of the population and given the stress of our society today… many are dreading bedtime... tossing and turning all night… worrying about how they are going to pay the mortgage… how they are going to feed their families… how they are going to keep their business afloat.
And as sleepless night after sleepless night continues… many are walking around exhausted day after day.
Satan, the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10) is constantly walking in our midst like a roaring lion… (1st Peter 5:8) with accusations that your not good enough… your a failure… that God doesn't love you and it goes on and on and on.
He keeps whispering in your ear… that there is no hope… no answers… and no God… cause if there was… why isn’t He helping you… you must not be good enough for God to love.
And when it continues for weeks or even months… it can depress you and rob you of your joy.
In fact one of the greatest social concerns coming out of the Covid 19 pandemic that throttled our world for three years… is the mental stress that people are experiencing because of the ripple effect.
Its like our society as a whole is suffering from PST… or “post traumatic stress syndrome”.
Is that what’s happening to you right now?
Then let God help you!
His Word says “He gives rest to His loved ones” (Psalm 127:2)
His promise is… "When thou liest down… thou shalt not be afraid… yea… thou shalt lie down… and thy sleep shall be sweet"
And if you’re addicted to sleeping pills… the Great Physician can heal you and deliver you from their hold on you.
However you have to believe that He can He will… and that He wants you to experience His healing… His deliverance… and His rest… for your soul, spirit, and body.
You see most folks don’t realize that God really cares about them as individuals.
That God cares about me as an individual… and yes… you as well.
Why is it we can believe that God cares about somebody else, but when it comes to me personally… you personally… we think that we aren’t important enough… or worthy enough for Gods intervention in our lives?
The Bible says "that the eye has not seen… nor has the ear heard… nor has it entered into the heart of man… all the things that God has prepared for those that love Him" (1st Corinthians 2:9)
Make the following your prayer today… “Father, would you please shine your light on the root cause of my sleeplessness?
Whatever anxieties are stopping me from entering into a state of restorative slumber… I cast them all on you… as you have instructed me to do… knowing that You care for me according to your Word in (1st Peter 5:7)
Holy Spirit please calm my racing thoughts and restless mind.
Lord help me to be still and know that you are my God and you care for me according to your Word in (Psalm 46:10)
I submit to your command… not to worry about anything… but to pray about everything instead.
I bring my needs to you… and I thank You for all you have already done.
Your Word assures me that if I do this… I’ll experience your peace, which is more wonderful than the human mind can understand… and that it will guard my heart and my mind… again according to your Word in (Philippians 4:6-7)... which says... “Do not be anxious about anything… but in every situation… by prayer and petition… with thanksgiving… present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lord I hold you to this promise… and by faith I will lie down tonight without fear or anxiety and enjoy pleasant dreams.
Yes… I will lie down in peace and sleep because of you Lord.
You Lord will watch over me and keep me safe (Psalm 4:8).
In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen.”
Understand this… God says in His Word what He means… and means what He says.
(Numbers 23:19) states… “God is not a man that he should lie… neither the son of a man that he should repent. Hath He said and shall He not do it? Or hath he spoken and shall He not make it good?”
This verse emphasizes the reliability of and unchanging nature of God… contrasting Him with humans who may lie or change their minds.
It reassures believers that Gods promises are certain and will be fulfilled.
And one of the great promises we can hold onto is this… "I will never leave you nor will I forsake you but I will be with you always, even to the ends of the earth"(Hebrews 13:5)… (Deuteronomy 31:6)
Good day!
And one of the great promises we can hold onto is this… "I will never leave you nor will I forsake you but I will be with you always, even to the ends of the earth"(Hebrews 13:5)… (Deuteronomy 31:6)
Good day!
(Psalm 107:20) “He sent His word and healed them…”
The Word of God is an instrument in God’s healing process.
It is the written Word being preached, proclaimed and applied in given situations that is the key to our success and overcoming victory.
In the New Testament we find significant statements that show or reveal the application of the statement from (Psalm 107:20) “He sent His word and healed them…”
For example, in (Matthew 8:8) in the healing of the centurion’s servant we read… “The centurion answered and said… ‘Lord, … speak the word only and my servant shall be healed’.”
And verse 13 of Matthew chapter 8 states... “and his servant was healed at that very moment”.
The centurion had explained that he was a man under authority and he knew that Jesus had authority as well… and that He could just speak a word… and it would be obeyed.
We have been given the authority to use the name of Jesus Christ.
In (Mark 16:17-18) Jesus himself said “And these signs will accompany those who believe… in my name they will cast out demons… they will speak in new tongues.
They will pick up serpents with their hands… and if they drink any deadly poison it will not hurt them… they will lay their hands on the sick and they will recover.”
In (Acts 3:6) to the lame man at the temple gate “Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you... in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk’!”
What did Peter have?
It was the Word of God and faith in it
There is tremendous power released when a believer speaks the Word of God with authority in Jesus name.
In many of the "New Testament healing accounts" we read where Jesus spent time talking first ... to those wanting healing.
Sometimes he asked people questions… other times he taught what God had revealed in the Old Testament… and He also proclaimed “The Truth”… as it applied to people then.
He always spoke “the Word that was needed”… for that person at that time.
All healing is based on God’s Word... and the truth is… that sick people need the Word of God... they need an understanding of the purpose and the will of God... more than they need immediate healing.
If the sick grasp what God has said about their condition and His redemptive sacrifice for their physical health and mental healing... as is their right as a child of God… then they can and will receive healing.
In the book of Acts, there was a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed for eight years.
Even his name indicated that he had been dealing with health issues for a long time, because a shortened form of “Aeneas” means “afflicted or distressed one”.
He obviously had heard of Jesus Christ and what he had done to bring healing and deliverance to people before He was crucified.
There is tremendous power released when a believer speaks the Word of God with authority in Jesus name.
In many of the "New Testament healing accounts" we read where Jesus spent time talking first ... to those wanting healing.
Sometimes he asked people questions… other times he taught what God had revealed in the Old Testament… and He also proclaimed “The Truth”… as it applied to people then.
He always spoke “the Word that was needed”… for that person at that time.
All healing is based on God’s Word... and the truth is… that sick people need the Word of God... they need an understanding of the purpose and the will of God... more than they need immediate healing.
If the sick grasp what God has said about their condition and His redemptive sacrifice for their physical health and mental healing... as is their right as a child of God… then they can and will receive healing.
In the book of Acts, there was a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed for eight years.
Even his name indicated that he had been dealing with health issues for a long time, because a shortened form of “Aeneas” means “afflicted or distressed one”.
He obviously had heard of Jesus Christ and what he had done to bring healing and deliverance to people before He was crucified.
He was probably sitting there hearing about the revival of Christianity that was sweeping the land thinking "there is no hope for me... I will never be healed... I'll be sitting here for the rest of my wretched existence".
But then... in (Acts 8:34) we read where Simon/Peter said to him... "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Rise up take up your bed and walk" and immediately he rose up.”
Aeneas needed to know that healing was available FOR HIM from Jesus the Word himself.
Aeneas needed to know that healing was available FOR HIM from Jesus the Word himself.
"He sent His Word and Healed them"!
Peter spoke the Words of Christ by faith and obedience... and people were healed as a result
It is not enough to know that other people can be healed.
I need to know… you need to know… that He sent his Word… and by His word… the authority of His Word… he heals ME… He heals You
But if we don’t know that He can and does and is willing to do that… then how will we know that it is available?
We need to make the promises of the written Word “personal”.
(1st Peter 2:24) says, “He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
We can read those words of promise… “by his wounds I have been healed”.
Did we deserve it?
No!
Did we do anything to get it?
No!
But because of what Jesus Christ went through as He was tortured and then hung on the cross… it was made available as a free gift… part of the redemption deliverance and salvation of man.
We need only to receive that gift.
And He sends it to us by His word!
The Old Testament patriarchs heard it, received it and they bragged upon it.
Why don’t we?
Maybe its because we don’t really believe it.
Maybe its because you have never ever really received it.
Maybe its because we haven’t yet heard it… but you ‘ve heard it now!
So take up His Word today, pour over those promises of Gods healing virtue and power… start applying them to your faith walk today… and believe… that what HE said He will do… HE will do.
So what’s stopping you?
Good day!
I need to know… you need to know… that He sent his Word… and by His word… the authority of His Word… he heals ME… He heals You
But if we don’t know that He can and does and is willing to do that… then how will we know that it is available?
We need to make the promises of the written Word “personal”.
(1st Peter 2:24) says, “He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
We can read those words of promise… “by his wounds I have been healed”.
Did we deserve it?
No!
Did we do anything to get it?
No!
But because of what Jesus Christ went through as He was tortured and then hung on the cross… it was made available as a free gift… part of the redemption deliverance and salvation of man.
We need only to receive that gift.
And He sends it to us by His word!
The Old Testament patriarchs heard it, received it and they bragged upon it.
Why don’t we?
Maybe its because we don’t really believe it.
Maybe its because you have never ever really received it.
Maybe its because we haven’t yet heard it… but you ‘ve heard it now!
So take up His Word today, pour over those promises of Gods healing virtue and power… start applying them to your faith walk today… and believe… that what HE said He will do… HE will do.
So what’s stopping you?
Good day!
(Jeremiah 15:16) "Your words...[are] my joy and my heart's delight."
Have you ever wondered how or why it is that many of the great Patriarchs of the bible comment on how much they loved or love the Word of God?
God promises certain things to those who take time each day to get to know Him through His Word.
Let’s look at some of them:
(1) Joy. “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty" (Jeremiah 15:16)
(2) Strength. “Now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace… which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified” (Acts 20:32)
(3) Peace. “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (Psalm 119:165). “If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river” (Isaiah 48:18)
(4) Stability. “I have set the Lord always before me… Because He is at my right hand I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure”
(Psalm 16:8-9)
(5) Success. “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth… meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1:8)
(6) Answered prayer. “If you remain in me and my words remain in you ask whatever you wish… and it will be given to you” (John 15:7)
Joy, strength, peace, stability, success, and answered prayer… these are the things everybody wants.
These are the things that the Patriarchs of old experienced and bragged on God about!
And you know what?
The same thing can happen in your life and my life and all of us… if we will just take God at His word.
“Thy Word O Lord is a lamp unto mu feet and a light unto my path”. (Psalm 119:105)
(Psalm 119:89-93) “Forever O Lord, Your word is settled in Heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations… You established the earth and it abides”.
Jesus said “man shall not live by bread alone but by every Word that proceeds form the mouth of God” (Luke 4:4)
(Psalm 119:130) “The entrance of Your words gives light… It gives understanding”.
If eve we needed understanding in our world today… I believe now is the day… now is that hour!
There is a standard that God has set in place so that this world can operate and function… and its given to us in His love letter… His direction manual… His holy Word… the Bible.
And if we would just do it by the book… we can arrive in time, on time, at the right, time all the time, every time, with lots of time!
Good Day!
(5) Success. “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth… meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1:8)
(6) Answered prayer. “If you remain in me and my words remain in you ask whatever you wish… and it will be given to you” (John 15:7)
Joy, strength, peace, stability, success, and answered prayer… these are the things everybody wants.
These are the things that the Patriarchs of old experienced and bragged on God about!
And you know what?
The same thing can happen in your life and my life and all of us… if we will just take God at His word.
“Thy Word O Lord is a lamp unto mu feet and a light unto my path”. (Psalm 119:105)
(Psalm 119:89-93) “Forever O Lord, Your word is settled in Heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations… You established the earth and it abides”.
Jesus said “man shall not live by bread alone but by every Word that proceeds form the mouth of God” (Luke 4:4)
(Psalm 119:130) “The entrance of Your words gives light… It gives understanding”.
If eve we needed understanding in our world today… I believe now is the day… now is that hour!
There is a standard that God has set in place so that this world can operate and function… and its given to us in His love letter… His direction manual… His holy Word… the Bible.
And if we would just do it by the book… we can arrive in time, on time, at the right, time all the time, every time, with lots of time!
Good Day!
(John 9:4) "I must work the works of Him that sent me."
There is a new level of fulfillment in life that is experienced when you begin to see what you do for a living… as an important part of God’s plan and will for your life.
Jesus preached and healed people… but He saw it all as “work” given to Him by His Father.
Each of us need to develop this mindset as well.
Instead of seeing church as another “activity place”… where you meet with God on Sunday
morning… see it as a place where you’re fed and strengthened… so that you can carry the presence
of God with you into the everyday, ongoing activities of life.
In your workplace… in your family responsibilities… your play and your entertainment
“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus… giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17)
Notice two words here:
(1) “in word”… That covers skills of communication and information.
(2) “in deed” …That covers skills such as creativity and building.
Whatever you do... we are supposed to do it with diligence and thankful hearts… as though the Lord were our boss... because He is.
When you face each day with that attitude... when you work with that attitude… life takes on a new dimension.
You come alive… and fulfillment and renewed purpose begin to carry you and give you inspiration and passion.
One person comes alive when they pick up a musical instrument… another when they lead a team… another when they counsel someone who’s hurting… and another when they’re looking at a financial spreadsheet… yes even mothers with children find renewed purpose in life... and become “the minister of home affairs”… talk about worthwhile responsibility!
When each of us is doing what God designed and called us to do… the world around us is enriched.
In your workplace… in your family responsibilities… your play and your entertainment
“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus… giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17)
Notice two words here:
(1) “in word”… That covers skills of communication and information.
(2) “in deed” …That covers skills such as creativity and building.
Whatever you do... we are supposed to do it with diligence and thankful hearts… as though the Lord were our boss... because He is.
When you face each day with that attitude... when you work with that attitude… life takes on a new dimension.
You come alive… and fulfillment and renewed purpose begin to carry you and give you inspiration and passion.
One person comes alive when they pick up a musical instrument… another when they lead a team… another when they counsel someone who’s hurting… and another when they’re looking at a financial spreadsheet… yes even mothers with children find renewed purpose in life... and become “the minister of home affairs”… talk about worthwhile responsibility!
When each of us is doing what God designed and called us to do… the world around us is enriched.
The individual skills we each possess are God-given... and we’re invited to live in conscious
interaction with the Holy Spirit as we work, so that we can develop the skills He gives us… and we find more power to accomplish them with renewed fulfillment and purpose.
How you go about your work… how you fulfill your responsibilities… is a dead give away about how you feel about God.
We cannot fully reach our potential… with out realizing the value of what God has put before each of us.
So today determine to live out and work out the daily tasks in front of you… as if God himself was working side by side with you… because believe it or not He is!
The old song says “standing somewhere in the shadows… you’ll find Jesus”…
He says “I will never leave you or forsake you… that’s not just when times are rough… but its every day 24 - 7!
Good Day!
How you go about your work… how you fulfill your responsibilities… is a dead give away about how you feel about God.
We cannot fully reach our potential… with out realizing the value of what God has put before each of us.
So today determine to live out and work out the daily tasks in front of you… as if God himself was working side by side with you… because believe it or not He is!
The old song says “standing somewhere in the shadows… you’ll find Jesus”…
He says “I will never leave you or forsake you… that’s not just when times are rough… but its every day 24 - 7!
Good Day!