Scripture: So, he ran ahead of the crowd and climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, who was going to pass that way. – Luke 19:4 (GNB) Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus so badly that he climbed up in a sycamore tree to get a better view. Have you had a good view of Jesus […]
Scripture: We are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and obtain life. – Hebrews 10:39 We are living in some difficult times. Use this as a chance to take a temperature check on your trust in God. How are you doing? Press forward and fight the temptation to […]
Scripture: Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? – Luke 12:25-26 (NIV) Has worrying about a future situation ever improved the outcome? Has worrying about something ruined your day? Worry takes our focus off […]
Scripture: Seek the Lord and His strength. Seek His face continually. – I Chronicles 16:11 Seeking the Lord requires hard mental work and if we give up too early, we will only know about God, without ever connecting to Him. Try quieting your mind and heart before Him. Take some deep breaths and sit in […]
Scripture: Sing to Him, sing praises to Him. Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His Holy Name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. – I Chronicles 18:9-10 Everyone likes hearing authentic praise from those we love. It reminds us that we are valued, and helps us feel connected to […]
Scripture: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples. – I Chronicles 16:8 We may count ourselves lucky or, just in the right place at the right time, when it is God who deserves thanks. He does wonderful things every day. Why wouldn’t we tell others […]
Scripture: Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Seeking happiness, King Solomon explored everything under the sun. He already had power, riches, and prestige, yet he wasn’t content. In the end, after all […]
Scripture: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) We can become focused on negative things happening in our lives, but there is always something for which to rejoice and be thankful. How better to keep a constant connection […]
Scripture: Courage and Fear Not.. He will save you. – Psalm 35:3-4 People are exhausted these trying days. Our friends in Myanmar must always be on guard against military aggression. Our Methodist conference leaders are laboring over the divide between us. Others of us feel feeble due to illness, age, or fatigue. And yet, the […]
Scripture: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. – Psalm 51:17 (NIV) Throughout Scripture, we see that one attribute which the Lord detests is pride. Ask the Lord to break your spirit of independence and give you a spirit of humility. Ask […]
