I came that they may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10b).
Life is not easy; but if we try to make each day a celebration and allow the Holy Spirit to fill us and strengthen us, we'll weather those old storms, growing in beauty...God's beauty!
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So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it (Isaiah 55:11).
Every autumn a fresh crop of candy corn pops up in the stores and reminds us that harvest time is near. Invented in the 1880s, candy corn has been enjoyed for over 130 years. Now that is sweet success! This seed-shaped confection can become a symbol of God’s Word and how He uses us to accomplish His heavenly harvest.
[Please provide: musical accompaniment; optional-package of candy corn; Bibles, hymnals, and copies of the devotion for attendees.]
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“Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9a)!
An invitation to a banquet is an exciting prospect and we anticipate it with much expectation. We begin thinking of the clothes we will wear; the delicious food we will have put before us; and the special guests we will see and hear.
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For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies (Psalm 108:4 NIV).
God is eternal and never changes. Neither does His love. Before the beginning of time, the holy God of all Creation conceived, undertook, and executed a radical plan to demonstrate the unimaginable scope of His love for us and for His entire creation.
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The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8).
“Forever” is a big word, isn’t it? It defies our human understanding because our human perspective often thinks in limited and timely terms about years, days, and hours. In our minds, most everything perishes, withers, and fades. However, the prophet Isaiah uses the word “forever” in connection with the Word of God.
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Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:34-36).
Continue to display your American flag with thanksgiving because you have the privilege of living in this free country. But also remember the freedom you have in the cross you display and be ready to share the Good News of Christ with others. As Christians, we stand united by our freedom through faith in Christ for all the world to see. We have a reason to celebrate that freedom and to wave our flag proudly because we have victory in Christ!
Materials needed: Display the United States flag and the Christian Flag in a prominent location. Provide each person with a copy of the “Pledge to the Christian Flag.”
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Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever (Psalm 106:1b NKJV).
The family table … a place to pray, to praise, and to give thanks to the Lord for all His blessings. … a place to share God’s Word and our faith in Him with our children. … a place to laugh and share the joys of the day.
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