Monday, September 28 – “Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.” (Colossians 2:12) Baptism by immersion is an expression of this verse. For going fully under the water represents your old self dying. Followed, of course, by the newness of life when you come up out of the water. So, if this describes you, if you consider yourself a follower of Jesus, do you act like it?
Tuesday, September 29 – “The Lord says to my lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.’” (Psalm 110:1) The Father invites the Son to sit at his right hand. A seat of power, authority and loyalty. That’s who Jesus is for you. That’s why Jesus can be who Jesus is for all of us. Jesus is your connection, and reconnection, to a right relationship with your creator and sustainer. So, do you believe it? Than go out today and act like it.
Wednesday, September 30 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2) So, are you a follower of Jesus? Do you know how to be a follower of Jesus? Are you interested in being a follower of Jesus? Do you know who that means you’ll be? Well, today’s verse provides all of your answers. For this is a precise description of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Thursday, October 1 – “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5) Notice this verse isn’t about your doing. It’s about your being. For setting your mind on something, who you are, will dictate what you do, your actions. Stop worrying so much about what you do and start focusing in on who you are. For you’ll live like it, whatever your it happens to be.
Friday, October 2 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3) You’re one of a kind. God broke the mold when you were created. Yet, the same holds true for every other person, in all of creation. One person no better nor worse than another. If you think differently, then that’s because someone taught you differently.
Saturday, October 3 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) Isn’t it exhausting always trying to handle everything? Well, you don’t have to live like that. Yes, you’ll have worries, stresses and strains. Yes, life is going to be, at times, challenging. The good news is that all you need to do – good times or bad – is seek God. Invite God in to walk with you and handle the really hard stuff.
Tuesday, September 29 – “The Lord says to my lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.’” (Psalm 110:1) The Father invites the Son to sit at his right hand. A seat of power, authority and loyalty. That’s who Jesus is for you. That’s why Jesus can be who Jesus is for all of us. Jesus is your connection, and reconnection, to a right relationship with your creator and sustainer. So, do you believe it? Than go out today and act like it.
Wednesday, September 30 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2) So, are you a follower of Jesus? Do you know how to be a follower of Jesus? Are you interested in being a follower of Jesus? Do you know who that means you’ll be? Well, today’s verse provides all of your answers. For this is a precise description of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Thursday, October 1 – “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5) Notice this verse isn’t about your doing. It’s about your being. For setting your mind on something, who you are, will dictate what you do, your actions. Stop worrying so much about what you do and start focusing in on who you are. For you’ll live like it, whatever your it happens to be.
Friday, October 2 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3) You’re one of a kind. God broke the mold when you were created. Yet, the same holds true for every other person, in all of creation. One person no better nor worse than another. If you think differently, then that’s because someone taught you differently.
Saturday, October 3 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) Isn’t it exhausting always trying to handle everything? Well, you don’t have to live like that. Yes, you’ll have worries, stresses and strains. Yes, life is going to be, at times, challenging. The good news is that all you need to do – good times or bad – is seek God. Invite God in to walk with you and handle the really hard stuff.
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