Oct 16 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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Fear is a strong motivator. It protects us and our families, but it also keeps us from leaving our comfort zones and stepping into what we feel might be uncomfortable.

In Joshua 1:9, God assured Joshua that He would be with him wherever he went. This was comforting to Joshua in a time of uncertainty.

Moses, the Israelite leader, had died and Joshua was preparing to take over as leader of God's people. Joshua knew this transition would be challenging, especially since the Israelites were about to enter the long-awaited Promised Land.

Joshua needed to trust what God had said: "Be strong and of a good courage." In saying that, God was telling Joshua to rely not on his own strength, but on God's. "Be not afraid," He said, assuring Joshua that he did not have to worry about anything or be fearful, "for the Lord … is with thee." God didn't place Joshua in a position of leadership only to abandon Him. He was going to take care of him and guide him all along the way.

Being strong and courageous is a character trait that God calls us to have, even in the midst of difficult and uncomfortable situations. God is with us every day, wherever we go and whatever we do.

Through His Holy Spirit, God says He will always be with us … always.

Afternoon Prayer

God, help me understand the importance of studying your Word. The Bible is full of promises that you made to your people and fulfilled. You are all-powerful and have the strength I need to live boldly for you. Thank you for being faithful in my life. Teach me to rely on you, wherever I go and in whatever I do. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Oct 15 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. :

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Unfortunately, it is easy to look around and see the difficulties that surround us. Bills, work, challenges at home, health problems… they seem to be unending. In short, these daily issues can drive us to the point of worrying ourselves sick.

Worry was as much an issue for the church in Corinth as it is for us in the twenty-first century. Paul's words to the Corinthians should be a light for us today, showing us how to look beyond what we can see with our eyes to what awaits us in Heaven.

God is always working on our behalf. Our human eyes will often paint a different picture. We can only see what's right in front of us. But if we look at where we have come from, the events of our past, we can see God's hand guiding us through the everyday situations that required us to trust Him.

When we take into account the faithfulness that God has shown throughout our lives, then our faith in Him should grow. Our lives then become a testament of what happens when we replace worry with an assurance that God is taking care of our needs.

The only things that will last forever are the things we do and say, the way we interact with those around us, how we encourage and help lead others to God's grace, and all that we do for the glory of God.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Heavenly Father, my mind is often flooded with worry as I look at the situations that are happening all around me. It's easy for me to forget that you have already provided for everything I need in life. Remind me of your faithfulness and teach me to trust you more every day. Let my worries be replaced with faith in you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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