How do we act when God’s plan intersects our lives? As you read this, you may not be aware that God has a plan for your life. I did not realize God had a plan for my life until I became more mature in faith. Psalm 139:16You saw me before I was born. Every day …
God sends angels to ordinary people, but we rarely think of this. We suppose only important people like those in the Bible receive angel visits, and we are not special enough for a visit. Angels minister to people in the invisible realm who will one day be in heaven. We may never see or beware …
When our faith is stretched, it is both exciting and scary at the same time. Has there been a time when you realized the Lord was stretching your faith? How did that affect you? How did that change your faith life? I remember a Russian mission trip that stretched my dependence on God. During this …
Have you considered how the Holy Spirit helps carry out God’s plan? The Lord has a plan for each of our lives. Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we …
The fact that God hears our prayers tells us our prayers are important. The Lord hears all the cries of His children, no matter how many people are praying to Him at one time. Mark 10:27Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with …
Have you thought about the role of angels in our lives? Although we don’t see the angels in the invisible realm, they are just as real as the invisible air we breathe. In the book of Hebrews, the Lord gives us insight into the relationship between angels and man. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits …
Interceding for others through prayer is one of the greatest gifts from God we will ever receive. Perhaps as you read this, the Lord is prompting you to pray for someone. Don’t hesitate to stop and pray! We may never know on this side of eternity how our prayers made a difference in the lives …
Have you ever been around a person who enjoyed serving others? Serving others with joy is a beautiful trait that can be very satisfying. Serving God is a gift. Modern psychology supports what the Bible has long told us: helping others is good for our well-being. Jesus, our Savior, is the greatest servant the world …
Do you think there are blessings from obeying the Lord? Would you like the blessings of the Lord poured out upon your life? I believe we all would, but we don’t always realize the connection between blessings and obedience to the Lord. The world usually thinks of blessings in terms of wealth, but God’s blessings …
Do you desire peace in your everyday spiritual journey? Isaiah foretold that Jesus would be the Prince of Peace. Peace is something we all long for. It is one of humanity’s greatest needs and desires. Are you crying out to God for peace? If you are looking for peace, you are not alone, and Jesus, the …