From 1 Kings 19, noticed is a contrasting facet of Elijah’s personality. He had demonstrated great faith and courage but then becomes afraid and goes wayward for a while. Everyone can reach a point of exhaustion both mentally and physically. That’s when we must continue to believe that God is present. This day with God, worship Him in song and pray that His angels and your friends touch you with refreshing encouragement.
We love because He first loved us. – 1 John 4:19
A thought from the post ”Gloomy Outlook Lifted” is that evidence of love is obedience and Jesus demonstrated His love on the Cross. Because of His love, let us gain momentum from the victory provided by the Savior. Take in this love, write it in our heart, and let it shine.
The gloomy outlook was lifted because the paradigm shifted when Jesus gave His life on the cross. Today’s song is Lead Me to the Cross by Hillsong.
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Quoting Billy Graham, “I have good news! God knows you and takes active concern in your life. God thinks you are so bright and special that Christ was sent to die for you.”
Reading today in John 14:22-31, Judas (not Judas Iscariot) ask the question, “Why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” Jesus answers that question by explaining that he will show himself only to those who love him. The difference between someone who loves Jesus and someone who does not is that those who love Jesus will follow his teaching.
Evidence of love is obedience and Jesus demonstrated His love on the Cross. Jesus went away to be with the Father but sent the Advocate, the Holy Spirit to continue to teach, help, and counsel. Holy Spirit would give confidence, courage, and peace of mind to carry out their purpose.
In current times, Holy Spirit is here with us and our mood is always lifted by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son. We experience the blessings from Holy Spirit in in our daily living because of Jesus’ love and we gain momentum from the victory provided by our Savior. Let us accept this love, write it in our heart, and let it shine bright for others to see.
Father God, You are always here when we need You most. Because of Jesus, we are given a helper to be with us forever. There is peace even if afraid, discouraged, or tempted. The gloomy outlook has lifted because the paradigm shifted when Jesus gave His life on the cross. There is a bright future because Jesus loves us. New life now, into the future, and forever more … in Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Jesus tells His disciples, “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.” – John 14:15-16
As explained in “Treasure Beyond Measure Forever”, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. He says to believe in Him to acquire the Holy Spirit. Then, those who believe can be a network to share with everyone this power beyond comprehension from heaven. It’s the power source that brings devotion and joy to facilitate the achievement of amazing accomplishments that glorify the Father.
This day with God, we are unified by Holy Spirit with faith in the assurance of getting somewhere today. Finding a solution to a problem, exploring a new concept, or experimenting with the latest technology. As in the song “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” by Katy Nichole, we pray for each other for a breakthrough today.
This day, we continue to take in God’s Word. To grow rich in grace through Christ the Son and seek to pass on this abundant blessing to others in order to increase the value of this spiritual treasure until it is beyond measure. Nothing is able to compare to what Holy Spirit can do in the souls of believers.
In reading John 14:12-21, Jesus makes some promises saying those who believe in Him will do even greater works than He has done because He will be with the Father asking the Father to give them access to an advocate … the Holy Spirit of Truth to help and be with them forever (verses 16-17). They can ask for anything and Jesus will make it happen.
So, Jesus says to believe in Him to acquire the Holy Spirit. Then, those who believe can be a network to share with everyone this power beyond comprehension from heaven. It’s the power source that brings devotion and joy to facilitate achieving amazing accomplishments that glorify the Father.
Father God, the currency of Your kingdom is grace which increases in value day by day. This spiritual treasure in the souls of each believer has much more value than gold or silver. It grows in value as it becomes more plentiful in the hearts and minds of Your people. We walk by faith as we go before we know and believe before we receive in Jesus’ name, amen.
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