October 7 - To Know Fully

 

“Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror;

then we shall see face to face.

Now I know in part;

then I shall know fully,

even as I am fully known.”

(1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV)

 

God is Light. He defines truthfulness, holiness, and purity. John, the apostle, wrote in his first letter, “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.” When I see Him, I will receive His righteousness. I hope you will, too!

October 6 - Self-Control

“Like a city whose walls are broken down

is a man who lacks self-control.”

(Proverbs 25:28 NIV)

 

I like to check off my to-do lists, but tend to rush through processes. The spacebar on my laptop keyboard is sometimes sluggish. I type away and notice, two sentences later, that spaces between words are missing. It happens frequently enough to force me to slow down and allow God to give me the words to write back to Himself. I will exercise self-control and wait for God to give me His words. I hope you will, too!  

October 5 - Always Perfect

 

“Jesus Christ is the same

yesterday and today and forever.”

(Hebrews 13:8 NIV)

 

I will change my mind so many times in the next ten minutes, too many times to count. My thoughts are continually tugged in one direction or the other. My emotions roll up and down like a roller coaster. How refreshing to know my heavenly Father never changes His mind or His love for me. Perfection does not need to change. Perfection existed before time began. I can bet my bottom dollar on Him. I hope you will, too!

October 4 - He Leadeth Me

 

“Great peace have they who love your law,

and nothing can make them stumble.”

(Psalm 119:165 NIV)

 

Joseph H. Gilmore, author of the hymn, “He Leadeth Me,” wrote, “It makes no difference how we are led, or whither we are led, so long as we are sure God is leading us.” I find great peace in knowing God wants to lead me on His path with Him. As long as I stay close to Him, I will not stumble. Or, if I do, He will pick me up. I will follow Him. I hope you will, too! 

October 3 - The Gift of Time

 

“I will lie down and sleep in peace,

for you alone, O Lord,

make me dwell in safety.”

(Psalm 4:8 NIV)

 

Every day is sacred to my Lord. Every night is a gift from Him. The hours and minutes that tick by are set in place to display His glory. The earth turns on its axis so the sun and moon are displayed at their proper time to His chosen people. They wake and sleep in peace as the world turns. I will lie down tonight and sleep in peace. I hope you will, too!

Mahjong

 by Macy Johnson

“Even the sparrow has found a home,

and the swallow a nest for herself,

where she may have her young -

a place near your altar,

O Lord Almighty, my King and my God.”

(Psalm 84:3 NIV)

 

Annette pulled me aside after a game of Mexican Train Dominoes. “Would you like to learn how to play Mahjong? One of our friends is an instructor and we might enjoy it,” she explained. “Sure, why not?” I replied.

October 2 - Sanctification

 

“May God himself, the God of peace,

sanctify you through and through.

May your whole spirit, soul and body

be kept blameless

at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

(1 Thessalonians 5:23 NIV)

 

Am I ready to see Jesus face to face today? Is today the day He will return and take me to be forever with Him? Maybe today is the day. I will trust Him to make me ready. Only He can sanctify me and keep my soul blameless. He is my Rock and my Redeemer. I will trust Him. I hope you will, too!