March 25 - Greater

 

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them,

because the One who is in you

is greater than the one who is in the world.”

(1 John 4:4 NIV)

 

While serving at my hospital’s gift shop one afternoon, the chaplain entered and told of a daring rescue in the parking lot. A man had driven himself to the hospital, got out of his car, and collapsed with a heart attack. Nurses rushed to his aid. This world’s goal is to destroy life. I will praise Him for being greater than His creation. I hope you will, too!

Adjust the Seat

 by Macy Johnson

“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust,

who does not look to the proud,

to those who turn aside to false gods.”

(Psalm 40:4 NIV)

 

On the way home from camping at Watson Mill Bridge State Park, I looked over at my husband, Jeff, and commented, “I feel like I’m sitting in a hole!” My neck was tight from straining to see over the steering wheel. “Maybe you just need to adjust your seat,” he replied.

March 24 - Return

 

“Even now,” declares the Lord,

“return to me with all your heart,

with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

(Joel 2:12 NIV)

 

God’s chosen people wandered away from Him. We, through Adam, once enjoyed sweet fellowship with our Creator in the Garden of Eden. He calls us back. He opened the door on the cross with the death of Jesus, His Son. I cannot understand it, but I don’t have to understand, only believe. Today is the day of salvation! I will return to Him and accept the salvation He provides. I hope you will, too! 

March 23 - Prayer and Praise

 

“Is any one of you in trouble?

He should pray.

Is anyone happy?

Let him sing songs of praise.”

(James 5:13 NIV)

 

Prayer and Praise is the only prescription that works. It does not matter what I face today, I am not alone. I can talk to my heavenly Father, even sing to Him. He created my voice and wants to hear it directed to Him. One day my voice will be restored in His kingdom when I see Him face to face. Until then, I will use what I have now for His glory. I hope you will, too!

March 22 - Invitations

 

“Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’

None of the disciples dared ask Him, ‘Who are you?’

They knew it was the Lord.”

(John 21:12 NIV)

 

Jesus reveals Himself to me in new ways. Sometimes he invites me to a meal. Sometimes he invites me to sit and be silent while He teaches me something new through a pastor or teacher or friend. I know it is Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. I can selectively listen to or ignore Him. I will choose to pay attention to His invitations. I hope you will, too! 

March 21 - First Place

 

“Do not follow other gods,

the gods of the peoples around you.”

(Deuteronomy 6:14 NIV)

 

What is trying to take over my thought life today? What is becoming a god in my heart? Who do I love more than I love Jesus? If anyone or anything takes first place in my being, it must be removed. The battle is fierce, and I am a soldier. My heavenly Father is a jealous Commander and requires all my allegiance. I will give it to Him. I hope you will, too! 

March 20 - Perfection

  

“I want to know Christ

and the power of His resurrection

and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings,

becoming like Him in His death.”

(Philippians 3:10 NIV)

 

Things in this life break, wear out, and fall apart. When I fail to keep up the pace I set for myself, I cry out to my heavenly Father. He always is there to encourage me to keep on moving ahead. The goal is the glory set before me, just like Jesus. Perfection is His. I will thank the Lord for His life and death. I hope you will, too!