Jul 07 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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Research has shown that the average inheritance in the United States is between $68,000 and $183,000. Research has shown that this inheritance is typically depleted in five years. With the money they inherit, people pay off their debts, plan for their future, and splurge on something for themselves.

When Jesus resurrected and returned to Heaven, He left an inheritance for his followers that many have not claimed.

John 14:27 says, "Peace I leave with you" Peace is our inheritance that Jesus left for us. It cannot be taken away from us, but we must accept it in order to enjoy its benefits. Yet even when we experience peace, our problems and difficulties don't disappear.

This authentic peace is entirely different from what the world considers to be peace. We don't have to live upset and worried—we can live in a place of rest. Whenever we feel overwhelmed or stressed out, we can ask God to calm our spirit and help us trust in Him.

Sometimes things happen that are scary and fill us with fear, but we can choose to live in God's peace and rebuke fear from having a place in our lives. He can bless us in the middle of every storm, and we can know that God will never leave us.

Often, we keep ourselves from experiencing God's peace because we haven't taken the time to present our burdens to Him. When we cast our cares upon Him, He will speak to our hearts and remind us in our spirit, "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Afternoon Prayer

Heavenly Father, please be my strength today. Fill my mind with your peace and comfort even during the stormiest seasons of life. Help me learn to rest in you. I know you can use my obedience to draw others to you. Remove the fear that tries to invade my mind and soul. Push it out and replace it with your perfect peace. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Jul 06 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. :

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Sometimes, temptation can catch us off guard. It can come at us suddenly, without warning, and when we least expect it.

In today's verse, we are reminded that we will be tempted. It will happen, but it doesn't have to destroy us unless we allow it to.

Temptation pulls us away from God. It can be relentless in its pursuit. Unfortunately, we can't just ignore it and hope it goes away. Unless we confront temptation and ask for God's help, we will keep hearing its voice whispering in our ear.

One of temptation's greatest tools is to make us feel shame and embarrassment when we have given in. It can be something like lying to our boss, gossiping, or matters of the heart. The guilt we feel when we give in can make us feel like failures.

Just like God knew that we would face temptation, He also knew that we couldn't escape from it if we didn't turn to Him. The Scripture says that God will make a way for us to escape.

Imagine being trapped inside a burning building. There is a clear path that leads to safety. But instead of going in the direction of the escape, we can only see the destruction that is taking place all around us. Temptation can leave us with a similar feeling. We want to escape, but we can't see past the mess all around us.

God is there in the fiery temptations of life. He doesn't expect us to pull ourselves together and pull ourselves out. He meets us in the fire and pulls us to safety when we turn to Him.

Being tempted is not a sin. When we ask God to give us the strength to resist temptation, He will always help us.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Heavenly Father, I know that I will face temptation. Thank you for always being with me even when I fail. Help me to rely on your strength and not my own when I feel tempted. Guide me with your Word. Please forgive me for the times I have allowed myself to fall into temptation. Give me the wisdom to know exactly what to do when I'm tempted. Thank you for providing a way out. Make me aware of how I can escape when I can't see the way on my own. In Jesus' name, amen.
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