March 19 - Wise Foolishness

  

“God chose the foolish things of the world

to shame the wise.”

(1 Corinthians 1:27 NIV)

 

I think it is better to have wise foolishness than foolish wisdom. When I remember the many Bible scholars I have known, the ones who truly loved Jesus were humble and simple. Their faces would probably never grace a magazine cover, but their love covered many of my offenses. My favorite pastors and teachers were not eloquent speakers, but I learned volumes from them. I will pursue wise foolishness for God to be glorified in my life. I hope you will, too! 

March 18 - Treasure

  

“For where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.”

(Luke 12:34 NIV)

 

I like to try to get the cart before the horse. I want the earthly treasure first and hope my heart will follow it. Jesus taught that I must set my mind and heart on eternal things first. If I do not, I will be chasing fluff, things that will not last. I will focus on my relationship with Jesus, the real Treasure, and let everything else rest in His arms in eternity. I hope you will, too!

March 17 - See

 

“Immediately he received his sight

and followed Jesus, praising God.”

(Luke 18:43 NIV)

 

Louise Peyton was born blind and brilliant. Whatever she lacked in vision, she gained in every other sense. Louise saw my teenage-self better than I did and could put me in my place with a word. The disciples on the road to Emmaus saw Jesus but did not see Him. Thomas had to see before He could believe. I want to see like Louise and the blind beggar in Jesus’ path could. I will try to be a faithful witness. I hope you will, too!

Back Off

 by Macy Johnson

“Stop judging by mere appearances,

and make a right judgment.”

(John 7:24 NIV)

 

It was a cold, rainy, dreary Sunday morning. I had a house full of family guests for the weekend. On my way to church by myself, I drove up to a gray SUV driving under the speed limit. I had allocated a certain number of minutes, thirty to be exact, to safely arrive at church. 

March 16 - Blameless

 

“Do everything without complaining or arguing.”

(Philippians 2:14 NIV)

 

I want to be blameless and pure, a child of God, without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, shining like a star in the universe as I hold out the Truth. The Apostle Paul placed a stern call to the church at Philippi. I know it is meant also for me. I know it is God working in me to will and act according to His purpose. I will seek to be blameless in my walk with Jesus today. I hope you will, too!

 

March 15 - Peaceful Morning

  

“God called the light ‘day’

and the darkness He called ‘night.’

And there was evening, and there was morning

- the first day.”

(Genesis 1:5 NIV)

 

I turned off the camper AC unit and opened the screen door and windows to a clear, bright morning. Fresh air poured in with morning light. The storm passed and cleansed the trees and ground cover to prepare us for a fresh new day. Spring approached in stealthy steps. Bird calls announced their presence. I will rejoice in the beauty and peace of the morning. I hope you will, too!

March 14 - When the Time Comes

 

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

(Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV)

 

Failing appliances, new acquaintances, and unplanned adventures create new worries that snuggle up in my thoughts. “What will I do when THAT happens, Lord?” I asked. “How will I afford to replace the appliance? What should I say to that new person? How will I know which direction to take?” “I will be with you when the time comes,” He replied. I will wait with Him to show me what to do at the right time. I hope you will, too!