Monday, April 27 – “To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.” (Titus 3:2) This is a description of who a follower of Jesus is, your identity. For this is a description of your actions, which flow out of your identity of being a dearly loved, sacred, child of God. You’ll always do what you believe about yourself, about God and about the people in the world around you.
Tuesday, April 28 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17) Wisdom means the best use of the knowledge that you already possess. The knowledge that you already possess, from heaven, is clearly spelled out by James. If this verse doesn’t describe you, then there’s a pretty good chance that the knowledge you possess isn’t from heaven.
Wednesday, April 29 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) As a follower of Jesus, you’re invited to let your light shine. What’s your light? It’s the good works that you do, every single day. So, being a follower of Jesus is about doing? Not exactly. Your doing is the result of who you are. You don’t do what you do, in order to be someone. You are someone, thus you do what you do.
Thursday, April 30 – “Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25) What’s the purpose of church? To foster a community where we encourage each other, until the day that Jesus returns. Church isn’t a social club. Church isn’t a philanthropic organization. Church isn’t a fraternity or a sorority. Church is a place to be real with yourself, with God and with others, about life and the world in which we all live.
Friday, May 1 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Let’s be honest. Life is merely a fishing expedition. You hope to catch that which will relieve your anxiety. Well, running with this illustration, let me ask you: Where are you casting? Are you casting your anxiety on Jesus? Or are you casting your anxiety on something else or someone else? No judgement. No condemnation. Just being real.
Saturday, May 2 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) These are Jesus’ words. Want to talk about tranquility! Being a follower of Jesus won’t take away all of life’s trials and tribulations. But it will give you the peace, that surpasses all understanding, in the midst of the trials and tribulations.
Tuesday, April 28 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17) Wisdom means the best use of the knowledge that you already possess. The knowledge that you already possess, from heaven, is clearly spelled out by James. If this verse doesn’t describe you, then there’s a pretty good chance that the knowledge you possess isn’t from heaven.
Wednesday, April 29 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) As a follower of Jesus, you’re invited to let your light shine. What’s your light? It’s the good works that you do, every single day. So, being a follower of Jesus is about doing? Not exactly. Your doing is the result of who you are. You don’t do what you do, in order to be someone. You are someone, thus you do what you do.
Thursday, April 30 – “Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25) What’s the purpose of church? To foster a community where we encourage each other, until the day that Jesus returns. Church isn’t a social club. Church isn’t a philanthropic organization. Church isn’t a fraternity or a sorority. Church is a place to be real with yourself, with God and with others, about life and the world in which we all live.
Friday, May 1 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Let’s be honest. Life is merely a fishing expedition. You hope to catch that which will relieve your anxiety. Well, running with this illustration, let me ask you: Where are you casting? Are you casting your anxiety on Jesus? Or are you casting your anxiety on something else or someone else? No judgement. No condemnation. Just being real.
Saturday, May 2 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) These are Jesus’ words. Want to talk about tranquility! Being a follower of Jesus won’t take away all of life’s trials and tribulations. But it will give you the peace, that surpasses all understanding, in the midst of the trials and tribulations.
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