Rock Solid Over Time

God is like a mountain standing rock solid over time and protecting us in our time of need. We can take courage, for God is there for us. Today, we continue to take a look at His word in Hebrews 2:14-18 as we seek guidance in how we should live out our purpose. A few questions to stir up our thoughts are why did Christ become a man and why did He have to suffer and die on the cross?

In reading today’s passage, we come to the conclusion that Christ became a man so He could identify with humanity and be able to help those who are tempted because He was tempted. By His sacrifice, he breaks the power of the devil who held control over death (v. 14).

We can take courage because we are free from bondage, fear, and death. We can step ahead in faith to do more than ever imagined because the things that cause harm to us no longer have power over us. In love, we can offer grace and be a courageous hero in making known the Truth to others.

Christ leads us by example and this inspires us to be anchored to His way as believers who are empowered to face the storms of life so we can live out our purpose with courage. We can take on our fears head on by facing them one by one with patience because His mystery will work things out in His precious time.

This day with You Lord, we come to You in prayer believing in Your power and guidance. We are empowered to be bold enough so we get out there even under stress or facing those who are against us. We can count on You even when afraid, discouraged, or tempted. We are confident that we can make an impact because the indwelling Spirit is stirring in us a courageous vision for making what we once thought impossible, possible! Amen

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Go the Distance

This poem is inspired by 2 Timothy 1 – 2 from the Bible. Paul endures because of his desire to get the message out about Christ and do all the good he could. This day with God, let us have this same desire to go the extra mile and help get the work done.

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Try and try again
But most of all
Give praise to God
For breaking the fall.

Be committed
To finishing the race
And receiving the crown
Because of grace.

Like a great inventor
Failing time after time,
Keep working ideas,
Continuing the climb.

Free up the past
And receive the booster
To the fast track
Of a brighter future.

Giving new energy
To help step ahead
In sharing the message
So it becomes widespread.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 12-12-2019
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – 2 Timothy 1:15 through 2:13”

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Liberty for Our Destiny

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5:1

The post “Finish the Race as Champion” explains how our relationship to Christ affects our daily living. Jesus blazed a trail to victory for you and me. There is no need to make things harder than they ought to be but simply accept the victory provided by the ONE who destroyed even death and gave us liberty for our destiny.

This day with God, lift up the name that is holy. Take inspiration from the song Give You Glory by Jeremy Camp and be a champion today. Receive the power to run the race hour by hour and give Him all the glory. 
 

 

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Finish the Race as Champion

Reading in Hebrews 2:5-13, God created us for the high destiny of being a steward of His Creation. Our life goal should be to live it to glorify Him. God became flesh as Jesus Christ in order to free us from the bondage of sin. He has been through what we go through here on earth and He can relate to the human difficulties faced.

Jesus died for the sins of humanity and this gives us courage because we are released from the bondage of death. We can actually look at death as a time of celebration because we have finished the race on earth and have qualified for the next race in which we will fulfill our eternal destiny.

Our relationship to Christ affects our daily living. God’s Plan for Us always brings victory in our life if we let Him in so let His power work today to bring hope to the future. There may be times along the journey that we may feel that we’ve lost our edge but we can find it back if we go to God in prayer and ask for help.

This day with You Lord will be amazing because we have been given the liberty to fulfill our destiny. We are freed from things like fear, lack of focus, and despair. Today is a new day in which we follow Christ to victory and invite others to join the team so they can see how powerful the Good News can be in the life of those who follow Him. Amen.

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Amazing Destiny

Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way. – Psalm 119:36-37

The world is full of worthless things but as pointed out in the post “The Way of Truth”, our destiny is recovered by Christ if we accept the invitation of His leadership, help, and forgiveness.

Leaving a legacy should not be our focus but following the way of Truth will lead to an amazing destiny so as the song Only Jesus by Casting Crowns points out, there is only one name to remember and only one life to live. All that really matters is to live for Him.  
 

 

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