After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.
John 14:3
Someday, according to Christ, he will set us free. He will come back.
In the blink of an eye, as fast as the lightning flashes from the east to the west, he will come back. And everyone will see him—you will, I will. Bodies will push back the dirt and break the surface of the sea. The earth will tremble, the sky will roar, and those who do not know him will shudder. But in that hour you will not fear, because you know him.
When Christ Comes
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
NOTE: When they knock at your door or ring your bell today, offer them a treat that will last for eternity. Be a witness for Jesus Christ … NOT an advocate of the evil one. Until Jesus returns, He needs to be seen in the world in you. Be His hands and feet today.
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 332
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
LOVE IS ALL YOU’LL FIND
We know the love that God has for us, and we trust that love.
1 John 4:16
Water must be wet. A fire must be hot. You can’t take the wet out of water and still have water. You can’t take the heat out of fire and still have fire.
In the same way, you can’t take the love out of [God]… and still have him exist. For he was … and is … Love.
Probe deep within him. Explore every corner. Search every angle. Love is all you find. Go to the beginning of every decision he has made and you’ll find it. Go to the end of every story he has told and you’ll see it.
Love.
No bitterness. No evil. No cruelty. Just love. Flawless love. Passionate love. Vast and pure love. He is love.
In the Eye of the Storm
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 331
1 John 4:16
Water must be wet. A fire must be hot. You can’t take the wet out of water and still have water. You can’t take the heat out of fire and still have fire.
In the same way, you can’t take the love out of [God]… and still have him exist. For he was … and is … Love.
Probe deep within him. Explore every corner. Search every angle. Love is all you find. Go to the beginning of every decision he has made and you’ll find it. Go to the end of every story he has told and you’ll see it.
Love.
No bitterness. No evil. No cruelty. Just love. Flawless love. Passionate love. Vast and pure love. He is love.
In the Eye of the Storm
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 331
Monday, October 29, 2007
A PLATE OF EXPERIENCES
I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you.
Jeremiah 29:11
Last night during family devotions, I called my daughters to the table and set a plate in front of each. In the center of the table I placed a collection of food: some fruit, some raw vegetables, and some Oreo cookies. “Every day,” I explained, “God prepares for us a plate of experiences. What kind of plate do you most enjoy?”
The answer was easy. Sara put three cookies on her plate. Some days are like that, aren’t they? Some days are “three-cookie days.” Many are not. Sometimes our plate has nothing but vegetables—twenty-four hours of celery, carrots, and squash. Apparently God knows we need some strength, and though the portion may be hard to swallow, isn’t it for our own good? Most days, however, have a bit of it all.…
The next time your plate has more broccoli than apple pie, remember who prepared the meal. And the next time your plate has a portion you find hard to swallow, talk to God about it. Jesus did.
The Great House of God
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 330
Jeremiah 29:11
Last night during family devotions, I called my daughters to the table and set a plate in front of each. In the center of the table I placed a collection of food: some fruit, some raw vegetables, and some Oreo cookies. “Every day,” I explained, “God prepares for us a plate of experiences. What kind of plate do you most enjoy?”
The answer was easy. Sara put three cookies on her plate. Some days are like that, aren’t they? Some days are “three-cookie days.” Many are not. Sometimes our plate has nothing but vegetables—twenty-four hours of celery, carrots, and squash. Apparently God knows we need some strength, and though the portion may be hard to swallow, isn’t it for our own good? Most days, however, have a bit of it all.…
The next time your plate has more broccoli than apple pie, remember who prepared the meal. And the next time your plate has a portion you find hard to swallow, talk to God about it. Jesus did.
The Great House of God
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 330
Thursday, October 25, 2007
NO SECRETS FROM GOD
If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Have you been there? Have you felt the ground of conviction give way beneath your feet? The ledge crumbles, your eyes widen, and down you go. Poof!
Now what do you do? … When we fall, we can dismiss it. We can deny it. We can distort it. Or we can deal with it.…
We keep no secrets from God. Confession is not telling God what we did. He already knows. Confession is simply agreeing with God that our acts were wrong.…
How can God heal what we deny? … How can God grant us pardon when we won’t admit our guilt? Ahh, there’s that word: guilt. Isn’t that what we avoid? Guilt. Isn’t that what we detest? But is guilt so bad? What does guilt imply if not that we know right from wrong, that we aspire to be better than we are.… That’s what guilt is: a healthy regret for telling God one thing and doing another.
A Gentle Thunder
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
NOTE: We are blessed to have the opportunity to serve on a Walk to Emmaus retreat starting this evening. Please keep all who are participating in this retreat in your prayers. If you have not experienced a Walk to Emmaus or similar format 3-day renewal weekend, jump on the opportunity when it presents itself to you. It will be God calling. You will be blessed! (There will be no Gospel Pearl tomorrow.)
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 326
2 Corinthians 5:17
Have you been there? Have you felt the ground of conviction give way beneath your feet? The ledge crumbles, your eyes widen, and down you go. Poof!
Now what do you do? … When we fall, we can dismiss it. We can deny it. We can distort it. Or we can deal with it.…
We keep no secrets from God. Confession is not telling God what we did. He already knows. Confession is simply agreeing with God that our acts were wrong.…
How can God heal what we deny? … How can God grant us pardon when we won’t admit our guilt? Ahh, there’s that word: guilt. Isn’t that what we avoid? Guilt. Isn’t that what we detest? But is guilt so bad? What does guilt imply if not that we know right from wrong, that we aspire to be better than we are.… That’s what guilt is: a healthy regret for telling God one thing and doing another.
A Gentle Thunder
[1]
Today's Scripture in Context
NOTE: We are blessed to have the opportunity to serve on a Walk to Emmaus retreat starting this evening. Please keep all who are participating in this retreat in your prayers. If you have not experienced a Walk to Emmaus or similar format 3-day renewal weekend, jump on the opportunity when it presents itself to you. It will be God calling. You will be blessed! (There will be no Gospel Pearl tomorrow.)
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 326
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