Nov 12 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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What began as an accident in 1942, ended up becoming an amazingly useful invention.

Cyanoacrylate was initially developed as a durable plastic for gun sights during World War II. But the substance was found to be way too sticky, so it was abandoned because it didn't work for the project.

Thankfully, several years later, a practical commercial use was actually found for the extra-strength adhesive … and Super Glue was born. Television commercials and print ads showed how strong it was by trying unsuccessfully to pull two large objects apart that had been bonded with Super Glue.

Today, there are other extra-strong glues available, and they do work pretty well. But no matter how strong of a glue or adhesive is created, even if it's pronounced to be industrial strength, it can't even compare to how strong our connection is to God. Nothing can separate us from Him.

This afternoon's verse goes to extreme lengths to tell us that nothing could ever keep us from being loved by God. His love is infinite. That is why we can live with an assurance that no matter what we do, He has always loved us and will continue to love us from now through eternity.

Afternoon Prayer

Lord, sometimes I allow fear and doubt to separate me from feeling your love. I know that you love me and you are always there for me. Give me faith to know that you will never leave me. Help me demonstrate your love to everyone around me. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 11 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Research has shown that the average American does five good deeds a month. The most common of these deeds are holding the door open for a stranger, giving someone directions, or picking up garbage.

These acts of kindness are considered charitable and help define someone as a good person.

In Micah 6:8, we see that God wants more than our good deeds—He wants all of us. Doing kind things for our neighbors can display godly character, but God wants us to depend on Him for everything.

At the time the prophet Micah wrote this passage, the Israelites' hearts were far from God. They had two extremes—try to please God with sacrifices and religious acts, or give up and give in to their sinful ways.

Micah told the people that following God required three things: justice, mercy, and humility. If we take away all of the things our world deems to be good and all the expectations that we place on ourselves, then all that matters is whether we are doing what God has instructed.

We were created to worship and honor God, but we can only do that when we surrender our entire selves to Him and choose to reflect justice, mercy, and humility in our lives.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for making my burden light. Sometimes I make it more difficult than I need to. Help me to seek you every day and to reflect your justice, mercy, and humility in how I live. In Jesus' name, amen.
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