Monday, March 2 – “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” (James 2:17) When you commit your life to the care and control of Jesus, it means something to you, personally. But it also means something to every single person you’ll ever encounter, from that point forward. For if your faith doesn’t translate into your actions, then one could question if you actually believe. For you’ll always do what you believe. And what you do will impact every single person in your life.
Tuesday, March 3 – “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48) As a follower of Jesus, you’ve been given much. You’ve been given forgiveness of sins. You’ve been given a right relationship with God. You’ve been given the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. You’ve been given an eternal life in glory. It’s not your fault, but it’s your problem. For now on you’re invited to go out and live like you’ve been given much.
Wednesday, March 4 – “Anyone out in the open who touches someone who has been killed with a sword or someone who has died a natural death, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days.” (Numbers 19:16) The purpose of the law, in the Old Testament, was to bring us to a place of realization, that we can’t be good enough. So that, when Jesus arrived, in the New Testament, we’d be open to his gift of grace. Sadly, that wasn’t the case for all people. Some made the choice to continue to follow a law, as opposed to having a relationship with Jesus.
Thursday, March 5 – “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.” (Matthew 25:14) God has entrusted you with your Time, Talents and Treasures. What are you doing with ‘em? Is your life a blessing or a curse to the people in your life? Are you extending the love, the grace and the forgiveness that God has given to you? If you were arrested today for being a follower of Jesus, would there be enough evidence, from your daily life, to convict you?
Friday, March 6 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. (James 5:14) In order for ministry to happen there needs to be both those willing to serve and those in need of service. As a follower of Jesus, you’ll live your entire life bouncing back and forth between these two categories, serving and needing service. It’s not your fault, but it’s your problem. Where are you today? Are you serving or are you in need of service?
Saturday, March 7 – “But he answered, ‘You give them something to eat.’ They said to him, ‘That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?’” (Mark 6:37) There’ll always be an excuse not to serve. It’ll always seem easier, in the moment, to ignore the needs of others. But this fact doesn’t change the truth that God is calling you to feed people. God’s calling you to see a need and to fill a need. This isn’t your fault, but it’s your problem. And ignoring this problem never solves this problem.
Tuesday, March 3 – “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48) As a follower of Jesus, you’ve been given much. You’ve been given forgiveness of sins. You’ve been given a right relationship with God. You’ve been given the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. You’ve been given an eternal life in glory. It’s not your fault, but it’s your problem. For now on you’re invited to go out and live like you’ve been given much.
Wednesday, March 4 – “Anyone out in the open who touches someone who has been killed with a sword or someone who has died a natural death, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days.” (Numbers 19:16) The purpose of the law, in the Old Testament, was to bring us to a place of realization, that we can’t be good enough. So that, when Jesus arrived, in the New Testament, we’d be open to his gift of grace. Sadly, that wasn’t the case for all people. Some made the choice to continue to follow a law, as opposed to having a relationship with Jesus.
Thursday, March 5 – “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.” (Matthew 25:14) God has entrusted you with your Time, Talents and Treasures. What are you doing with ‘em? Is your life a blessing or a curse to the people in your life? Are you extending the love, the grace and the forgiveness that God has given to you? If you were arrested today for being a follower of Jesus, would there be enough evidence, from your daily life, to convict you?
Friday, March 6 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. (James 5:14) In order for ministry to happen there needs to be both those willing to serve and those in need of service. As a follower of Jesus, you’ll live your entire life bouncing back and forth between these two categories, serving and needing service. It’s not your fault, but it’s your problem. Where are you today? Are you serving or are you in need of service?
Saturday, March 7 – “But he answered, ‘You give them something to eat.’ They said to him, ‘That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?’” (Mark 6:37) There’ll always be an excuse not to serve. It’ll always seem easier, in the moment, to ignore the needs of others. But this fact doesn’t change the truth that God is calling you to feed people. God’s calling you to see a need and to fill a need. This isn’t your fault, but it’s your problem. And ignoring this problem never solves this problem.
You try to eat right. You drink plenty of water. you exercise. don't forget your spirit - feed it!
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