Wear the Full Armor of God

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“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” — 1Peter5:8
In their natural habitat, the hunger of a lion tell them to go hunting. They seek the young, weak, sick or injured. Peter used “a roaring lion” as a metaphor for Satan. He is a confident predator, looking for an easy prey to devour.
In dealing with this adversary, God’s children must be vigilant at putting “on the whole armor of God” and thus they can “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (Eph6:10-11)
No evil can penetrate the armor of God.

Abandon Yourself to Your Guide

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“Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken” — Joshua21:45
The newly commissioned leader of Israel, Joshua had hundreds of thousands of Israelites looking to him to lead them. However, God didn’t give him a detailed script, He gave him the assurance that He would go with him.
God said “I will be with you. I will not leave you” (Josh1:5). God commanded Joshua to study and practice everything written in His Word (Josh1:7-8). Joshua responded with complete and surrender to His amazing Guide and “not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken” (Josh21:45).
We too ought to abandon ourselves to our amazing Guide, resting in His faithfulness. Oswald Chambers says “faith never knows where it is being led; it knows and loves the One who is leading”

He is Faithful

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“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him” — Lamentations3:25
Jeremiah witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and saw his people carried into captivity. He wandered the streets of the city, overwhelmed by grief (Lam1:1-5).
Yet, in Jeremiah’s darkest hour, he said, “This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lam3:21-23).
Whether we suffer for our own choices or from those of others, despair may threaten to overwhelm us. When all seems lost, we can cling to the Lord’s faithfulness. ” ‘The Lord is my portion’ says my soul. ‘There I hope in Him’ “(v24)
The anchor of God’s faithfulness holds firm in the strongest storms.

Part of His Masterpiece

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“Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things” — Isa40:26
God is doing something on a grander scale in the world. He’s the artist who sees the final picture. We’re his “fellow workers” (1Cor3:9) who are helping to make it a reality. Through the prophet Isaiah, God reminded His people that it is He who “sits above the circle of the earth” and “stretches out the heavens like a curtain” (Isa40:22). We cant see the final picture, but we continue on in faith, knowing that we’re part of an amazing work of art – one that is being created on earth but will be best seen from heaven.
God is using us to help create a masterpiece.

Reflect The Light of Jesus

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“Shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life” — Phil2:15-16
Paul explains that as believers we are to shine our lights in the world to show the way to those seeking God’s truth, redemption and spiritual liberation.
We live in a dark world that desperately needs to see the light of Jesus Christ. Our calling is to shine forth God’s trust so that others can be directed to the One who redeems and is the path to liberty and life. We point the way to Jesus, the One who is the way, the truth and the life (John14:6)
Dear Lord, thank you for redeeming me and giving me new life. Give me compassion for those who are still lost in spiritual darkness. Use me to be a light that points others to You, the Light of the world.
Light up your world by reflecting the light of Jesus

The World Shall See You Follow Him

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“Then Jesus said to them, ‘follow me'” — Matt4:19
When Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, it was an invitation to be changed by Him, to become like Him, and to share His passion for those who need a Saviour. The high honor of being His follower should show in our lives as well. We too have been called to catch the attention of the watching world as we talk, think and act just like Jesus – the teacher of our souls.
Thank you, Lord for the high honor of being called to follow You. May my life so imitate You that others will know that You are the pursuit of my life and the teacher of my soul.
Follow Jesus and let the world know He is your teacher.

Be Like The Samaritan

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In Luke 10:30-35, we read of a man who was attacked, robbed and left in a frail position. Jesus explained that a priest passed him, so did the Levite, who were both held in high esteem in society but a Samaritan, who’s the last person expected to help, stopped. This Samaritan showed mercy, placed the man on his donkey, took him to an Inn and covered the expenses.
Jesus explained that this is the way we ought to treat our neighbors. We are to be the Samaritan, being merciful and showing compassion. As we meet and interact with persons today, may God present opportunities for us to be the good Samaritan and may we respond in obedience.

Draw In Close

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“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” — John 10:14
We should always come to God just as we are, giving our desperate, unworthy, yet wholly loved selves to our all-powerful, all-sustaining glorious, yet fully compassionate Father. And when we do, we find the overflowing cup of His strength, restoration, wisdom, peace, righteousness, and joy. In His presence is the abundant life. He is the Living Water and the Bread of Life.
When we pray, we should not only talk but also listen. Seek to hear and follow His good paths. Come rejoicing, come playful, come weary, come doubting or afraid. Come to Him in the midst of the valley of the shadow of death. Draw in close and listen to His comforting words of life and hope.