Nov 28 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

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If given a choice, most of us have something we would change about ourselves. Our aptitude, wealth, or appearance would be a starting point for some.

There are things about ourselves that can be changed and other qualities that we have to learn to live with—all of which were made by God. The same God who created everything in the entire universe also knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Psalm 139 reminds us that we were designed by a Creator that took time with every detail that makes up who we are. Our bodies are composed of between 30 and 40 trillion cells—and those cells reproduce themselves every seven years. We have complex and marvelous bodies.

The Psalmist expressed gratitude for the wonder of creation even though he didn't have the medical knowledge that's available to us now. Many children, teens, and even adults struggle with the realization that nothing about them is an accident. We were created intentionally by God for His purposes.

God understands and is sympathetic to our insecurities. When we come to Him, He is willing to comfort us and remind us how much He loves us. In His wisdom and power, God chose to give us life, right now, at this point in history. It is a precious gift!

Afternoon Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for giving me life. I know that you have created me to fulfill your purposes. You see every insecurity that I feel and how they affect me. Please help me remember that I am your creation, and nothing about me is an accident. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 27 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

In this afternoon's verse in 1 Corinthians, Paul has just given instructions to the church in Corinth regarding food sacrificed to idols. The question was, should they eat the food, or shouldn't they?

Paul's point is that as Christians, they are free to eat or drink anything as long as they don't feel convicted. If they feel convicted by the Holy Spirit, then they should refrain from eating meat offered to idols.

There was also one other caveat: If they were not convicted, but using their freedom caused someone else to stumble, they should abstain.

When Jesus saves us, we are free from the effects of sin and death because of what He accomplished on the cross. However, that doesn't mean we are free to do whatever we want because our actions still matter. They either point people toward Jesus or push them away from understanding who He is.

It should also be our aim to do everything in a way that brings God glory. While Jesus was on the earth, he abstained from giving into His human will but instead chose to do the will of His Father.

We may be free to make our own decisions, but they should be based on putting God and others before ourselves.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Lord, sometimes I struggle to do your will instead of my own. My flesh is weak, but I choose to rely on your strength. Help me to be aware of those who are more vulnerable in their faith. I don't want to cause someone else to stumble because I lack self-control. Please lead me by your Holy Spirit every day. In Jesus' name, amen.
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