Nov 08 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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A short hymn of praise that is only a few lines long is called a doxology. In Jewish tradition, a form of a doxology served as the end of each part of the service. At the end of the Epistle to the Romans we find a doxology in the form of a prayer.

Paul writes to the believers in Rome, and all who read it, with the focus on hope.

First, we must believe in the God of hope—not because we expect Him to do anything for us but because we have faith in Him. Then, as we believe, God will fill us with joy and peace. This is not a temporary fix; it is unending joy and peace that is produced by the Holy Spirit. Seeking God takes our eyes off of our current circumstances and onto the things of God.

The end result is that we "abound" with joy and peace. We are filled so full of these gifts that they overflow to everyone around us.

Most every day we encounter someone who feels depressed, sad, or hopeless. God is the giver of hope and the source of our hope. We are made in the image of God and carry His hope with us. God can use our lives to point others to Him as the only true giver of hope.

Afternoon Prayer

Lord, thank you for giving me hope. When I look around the world and see suffering and pain, it can be challenging to keep my eyes on you. Please remind me that you hold all the answers to life's problems, no matter how hopeless they may seem. Fill me with your hope and help me to carry it with me everywhere I go. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 07 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Many times, in the New Testament, we are reminded that we are God's dwelling place. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit lives inside us. This is a stark contrast to the tabernacles and temples we read about in the Old Testament.

The Old Testament tabernacle was built for worshipping God. It had to be taken care of and continually cleaned. It was the place where God's presence dwelled. Only the priests could enter the tabernacle after performing rituals to ensure they were prepared to encounter God's presence. It was a place where God would speak to His people.

Now, we no longer need a priest to speak to God for us. We can talk with God anytime, anywhere, because He lives in us.

As God's temples, we have the responsibility of taking care of our bodies. By having a pure heart, mind, and soul, we honor God and welcome His presence into our lives.

We should also be mindful of taking care of our physical bodies. Just like every other gift in our lives, we are stewards, or caretakers, of our bodies. If we knowingly hurt ourselves, we are neglecting to acknowledge the privilege of God of having the life He gave us.

This afternoon's verse in 1 Corinthians reminds us that God has always wanted to be close to us. He gave us the opportunity to be His dwelling place and carry Him with us wherever we go.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for the opportunity to be your temple. Help me to honor you in how I live. When I forget that you live inside of me, remind me that I am the place where your presence dwells. Give me a pure heart, mind, and soul as I live for you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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