Aug 03 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

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The Ten Commandments have helped shape the morals and values of societies all over the world. As followers of Jesus, we can rely on the commandments to let us know how God wants us to respond to others and how we should interact with Him.

In the Old Testament, we read the account of Moses coming down from Mount Sinai, carrying tablets of stone, with commandments written by the finger of God. The first four commandments address our relationship with God—we are to put Him first, not misuse His name, remember the Sabbath day, and not worship idols.

The remaining six commandments guide us in our relationships, directing us not to murder, steal, covet, give false witness against others… and honor our father and mother.

The way we treat our parents is foundational to all of our other relationships. When children learn to respect their parents' authority, they also learn the importance of respecting other authority figures such as teachers, law enforcement officers, and future employers.

When we respect and honor our parents, we are honoring our Heavenly Father. As our culture has demonstrated a lack of respect toward elders and parents, God has been dishonored and disrespected.

Every day we can choose to honor each other in our relationships and to regard others more than ourselves. When it comes to honoring God, He should be revered above everything and everyone in our world.

Afternoon Prayer

God, I'm so grateful for my family. Help me to show love and respect in my actions toward them. More than anything, I want to honor you in the words I say and in my actions. Please forgive me for the times I have placed anything in front of you. I pray for this world that has dishonored you. God, show us mercy and turn our hearts back to you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Aug 02 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. :

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

At any point in time, dozens of armed conflicts are raging throughout the world. The causes of war are often religious differences, territorial issues, economic gain, revenge, and/or nationalism. Whatever the cause, such conflicts have likely existed since humans first walked the Earth.

In Exodus 14:14, Moses is facing a tremendous challenge. He has led the Israelites out of Egypt, where they were living in slavery. Pharaoh and his massive army angrily chase after them in an attempt to recapture the Israelites. Now, God's chosen people are standing at the edge of the Red Sea with nowhere to go. Moses reminds the people that this isn't their war to fight, it's the Lord's. They simply had to trust God to fight for them.

Many times we face a crossroads where our options are to fight or to hold our peace. These conflicts may result from our actions, or from the consequences of others' actions. Still, we are free to choose between taking our own path, or trusting God to lead us in His ways.

The best option is always to trust God and know that He can see the beginning, middle, and end of every situation. Sometimes it may seem like we have lost a battle, but God knows what will take place as a result of our apparent defeat. Only God can see what is happening behind the scenes, and He is always working His plan. The question is... are we willing to hold our peace and allow the Lord to fight for us?

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Dear God, you see every conflict in life that I face. Some situations are a result of things I have done, while others may be undeserved. I know I am unable to change my past decisions, but help me trust in you as I face whatever comes my way. Give me wisdom and strength to trust you no matter what. Teach me to allow you to fight for me. In Jesus' name, amen.
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