Nov 22 2024

Today's Bible Verse

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. amen.

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In this final verse of Ephesians, Paul sums up the Gospel: Grace is with all who love Jesus Christ. Today, let's think about this truth and how it changes eternity, as well as our daily walk with Jesus.

The Lord has shown each of us immeasurable grace. Think about what your life was like before you met Jesus. If you have known Him since you were a young child, think about how He has moved in your heart and matured your faith. Every part of ourselves that reflects Jesus shouts to the reality of the grace of God in our hearts and minds. It can be easy to take this for granted, especially when we form good habits. But pausing to reflect on how God has transformed us can help us realize the grace He has shown us. It was not inevitable for us to live in God's grace. Jesus had to make a way for us—and He had the option not to. He could have called angels to rescue Him from the cross. He could have succumbed to the enemy's temptations in the desert. He could have gotten weary with people's unbelief. Instead, He chose grace every single time. And every single time we come to Him feeling sorrow for our sin, He casts our troubles away and embraces us, seeing us not as helpless sinners, but as holy sons and daughters.

The only response to grace is love. When we have insurmountable debts lifted, we cannot help but love the one who showed mercy. In the same way, we love Jesus Christ. When He died on the cross for us, He made it possible for us to come before a holy God who loved justice. He made it possible for us to pray to Him, to see Him even when we are suffering, and to love one another with selfless love.

Because we have experienced grace, we can give it to other people. We can make an effort to love them when no one else would. We can be like Jesus because Jesus lives in us.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, I thank you so much for the grace and love that I have found in Jesus Christ. Thank you for saving me when I was desperate and for moving in my heart when everything felt hopeless. You are so good to me, and I love you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 21 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.:

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Yesterday's Bible study

In this verse from Psalm 32, we have a sweet reminder that the Lord is our strength. He is our hiding place, will protect us from trouble, and will deliver us. Let's consider these three truths and talk about how they apply to our lives today. What does it mean for God to be a hiding place? I think of a hiding place as a safe place where I can be myself. I can be completely honest with how I feel, including my fears, uncertainties, questions, and hopes. It is a place where I can safely be raw and vulnerable before a loving God. It's also a place where I am fully known and fully loved. Even though God knows the many sins that I've committed, He sees me with eyes of compassion and love. The second truth in this verse is that God will preserve us from trouble. This means we don't have to be afraid when we face uncertainties and troubles. He will help us honor Him in the midst of whatever we are facing. No matter what seemingly impossible situation we are in, there is a path of obedience to God through it. Keeping this in mind will help us avoid slipping into despair; instead, we can focus on maintaining our relationship with the Lord.

The final truth is that the Lord will deliver us. I love this part because it has already come true! Even though King David wrote Psalm 32 before Jesus walked the Earth, this was a prophecy of what was to come. And as promised … Jesus has delivered us from sin and death once and for all. These three promises give us the strength to keep honoring God in a world that does not know Him. They encourage us to press on, especially when it is difficult, because honoring God is more important than anything on Earth.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my hiding place. Thank you for being near to me always, and for covering me with your love and faithfulness. Help me to remember your promises and the great deliverance that you have already given me. In Jesus' name, amen.
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