“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10a).
The Christmas season feels like the most sensory-overloaded time of the year! How can I "be still"?
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“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40).
I thought, “Why doesn’t somebody do something to help? But then it hit me. I was somebody. I couldn’t just sit here and think “somebody should do something,” while I just sat and watched.
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[Jesus said,] “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34a).
Are you worried about the economy, crime, violence, your health or the health of your loved ones? What does Jesus, our Lord and Savior say about worry?
Note: This devotion could also be used as a mini-Bible study.
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“Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10b).
These are among the most familiar words in the Bible, written by John to the Christians of the church at Smyrna to encourage them through their “ten days” of tribulation. We hear these words of comfort and encouragement at funerals, at sick bed visits, at confirmations, and at times when life is a struggle. They are, however, words that definitely fall under the category of “easier said than done.”
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So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Your calendar is already full. How then can you balance all that is required?
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As Christians, we also have a toolbox, a “spiritual toolbox,” filled with items to help us reach the lost and hurting who do not know the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. It is important that we take stock of our “spiritual toolbox” and make sure the tools we use do not become rusty, out-of-date, or lost at the bottom of the box.
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It is that time of year; time to say those three little words that mothers love to hear – “Back to School!” … Visual aids are a great teaching tool. Who says they have to be limited to the classroom? Take a good look at what is in this backpack. It is full of object lessons.
Props: Backpack with these items inside: ruler, school glue, eraser, pencil and crayons in the colors of brown, black, red, orange, green, blue, purple, yellow and white.
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