Heart Eyes 😍

Day 21 of 21: January 31, 2024 Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. There are what we call the gates to the soul: eyes (Matthew 6:22-23), ears (Romans 10:17), and mouth (Matthew 15:11). Everything you see, hear, and say plants a seed in your heart and will determine what grows from it (Proverbs …

Stay on Mission

Day 20 of 21: January 30, 2024 Luke 19:10 The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. It’s easy to get a little, or a lot, of mission, especially as a pastor. There is the administration, personnel, counseling, systems development – and don’t get me started on all the maintenance issues. We all …

Revelation’s Reward

Day 19 of 21: January 29, 2024 Scripture Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint but happy are those who keep the law. Observation This verse is not just talking about words on a page or information. When the Holy Spirit takes God’s word and lights it up inside of you, it transforms your heart, …

The Father Speaks the Son

Day 18 of 21: January 28, 2024 Scripture John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Observation John uses familiar language from Genesis 1:1 and points to Jesus as Creator. It is interesting to note that he doesn’t refer to Jesus by name but gives Him the title “The …

Watch for Wisdom

Day 17 of 21: January 27, 2024 Scripture James 1:2-5 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let them ask of God, who gives …

Food Fight

Day 16 of 21: January 26, 2024 Scripture Job 23:12 I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. Observation We need food to live. We need God’s word to live forever. Fasting challenges our desires and subdue the flesh. This is why Jesus tells us that fasting is an important discipline (Matthew 6:16-18). It’s a …

Still Waters

Day 15 of 21: January 25, 2024 Scripture Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Observation Be still. It doesn’t read do more, try harder, or work yourself up. He says to be still. Many times, we can’t hear Him because we are so busy (Luke 10:41-42). He doesn’t say to feel like He’s God. He says …

From the Gallows to Glory

Day 14 of 21: January 24, 2024 Scripture Galatians 2:19-20 For I, through the law, died to the law that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son …

Walkabout

Day 13 of 21: January 23, 2023 Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Observation We walk… Walking is an intentional movement, one step at a time. What are we being intentional about? Entertainment, work, feeding the addiction, family, Jesus? Whatever you spend your time, talents, and resources on is what you are walking toward …

Bumper Crop

Day 12 of 21: January 22, 2023 Scripture Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit, will reap eternal life. Observation If you plant an apple seed, you don’t get oranges, …