Oct 03 2024

Today's Bible Verse

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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In this verse from Proverbs, we are told that when we commit our actions to the Lord, our thoughts (also translated as plans will be established). This means when we focus on the Lord first and foremost, we will receive the direction that we need in our lives.

Do you ever have questions or anxiety about the future? I have, and many people I know have as well. Most of the time, however, even if we don't know what's down the road next month or five years from now, there are still actions we can take today… things we can do in this moment. This might be something as simple as fixing a meal, doing a daily Bible study, or taking regular walks.

Nothing is too simple to be committed to the Lord. Focus on what you have right in front of you and commit those things to the Lord.

What does it mean to commit your work to the Lord? It simply means that you do your work as if you are doing it for Him. For example, take care of your home as if it were the Lord's residence. Do what your boss asks you to do as if the Lord were asking you to do it. Make God the direct beneficiary of everything you do because it is He who makes it possible for you to do these things.

When we get into the habit of working unto the Lord, we will develop intimacy with Him. Because we are communing with Him over everyday tasks we will be speaking to Him continuously. We begin to see our work—even something as simple as doing the dishes—as holy. We develop trust in the Lord because our eyes are opened to how He has met our needs.

Also, the Lord will establish our plans. In other words, while we should plan and think about the future, we do not have to worry about veering off course of His plan or missing out on His will. If we bring our questions to the Lord, He will provide direction that protects us from missing out on anything He wants for us. When we focus on what is in front of us today, He will guide us for the rest of our days… and we can simply revel in knowing Him.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, please help us commit our work to you. Sometimes we may forget that you care about everything, including things we find mundane or tedious, and we lose sight of the fact that everything is holy. Help us to honor you in everything we do. In Jesus name, amen.

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Oct 02 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. :

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Yesterday's Bible study

Isaiah 40 is an encouraging declaration of the hope we have in God. Addressed to Israelites who were exiled into Babylon after the fall of their kingdom, the Psalm proclaims that God is with them and has a plan to restore Israel. Today's verse, which is from the end of the Psalm, promises that those who wait for the Lord will be given strength to endure. We'll break this verse down to understand it better.

It begins by defining whom it refers to: they that wait upon the Lord. "They" are distinguished by an action: waiting. Although it may seem unusual to think of waiting as doing something, in this verse, waiting is not indicative of inaction—especially when you wait well—because it consists of rejecting anxious thoughts and the temptation to jump into action. Waiting upon the Lord means resolving not to move until He moves, which requires discipline sustained by prayer.

Those who do wait for the Lord will have their strength renewed. The verse gives several metaphors that demonstrate this strength: They will mount up (fly) with wings like eagles, and run and walk without becoming weary or faint. Knowing the Lord gives us strength—a supernatural strength that doesn't make sense to the world. It expands our perspective so that we can see past our period of waiting and fills us with the hopeful expectation that the Lord is going to move.

Think about the character of God. What are some of the words you would use to describe God? Some that come to mind are faithful, love, just, perfect, holy, mighty, good, powerful, and near. Now, look at the situation that you are facing; a situation where the Lord is asking you to wait. While you are waiting, and it feels like you are doing nothing (even though waiting is difficult), remember that God is ruling your circumstance and situation. He can be trusted.

Today, you can walk in the strength that the Lord offers you. When you call out to Him, He will give you the strength that you need… strength that surpasses all understanding and fills you with His perfect love.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, please help me to wait well for you. Although I may struggle to have patience in the waiting, I know that your timing is perfect. Please give me strength and remind me of your perfect character. There is none like you, Jesus, and I want to serve you well, even in the waiting. In your name, amen.


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