Admission to Heaven

2021-05-21 10:15:05 OUR DAILY BREAD

Today's Verse : Hebrews 12:1
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

COMMENTARY
With all the great heroes of the Bible , both big and small, we can do God's work with confidence. But to boldly go where he wants us to go, we must first be willing to let go of the sin that entangles our lives , distorts our vision, enlarges our doubts, and robs us of our spiritual vitality and stamina.

PRAYER
Holy Father, forgive me for my sin. Not just my blatant sins, but my willingness to dabble in things that are not holy , to flirt with things that are spiritually dangerous, and to expose myself to things that leave a residue of Satan's world. Give me strength to say no to the things that distract me from you and to embrace with passion those things that make me more like you . In the name of Jesus my Lord I pray . Amen. Open / Comment

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Today's Verse: Hebrews 11:1
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

COMMENTARY
While the road ahead of us may be clouded with questions and concerns , we can look back and see the many ways God has acted in our behalf to get us to the places we need to be . But more than just us, we see his work through history and we can take assurance that his promises are true and his victory in us is assured.

PRAYER
Almighty God , I believe that before there was a world, you existed. I trust that even now you sustain our world with your word of grace. I am confident that before the future arrives you are already there preparing it for us. Help me in those moments when I am not so confident to remember my faith today and to press on trusting that you are there waiting with your grace . In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. Open / Comment

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2021-05-19 10:17:36 OUR DAILY BREAD

Today's Verse: Psalm 119:60
I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

COMMENTARY
Obedience is faith put into practice. Without action, James 2 reminds us that our faith is not real. So without arguing, let's quickly obey, even when we don't fully understand why because we've seen God's love demonstrated to us in Jesus, and we've seen the protection that his will has for us when we obey him.

PRAYER
Dear God , give me a heart that is quick to obey and a faith that is quick to express itself in action. I want to please you with my words and thoughts, but even more Father, I want to live a life full of your character, wisdom, and grace. Help me to quickly obey your voice . In the name of Christ Jesus I pray. Amen. Open / Comment

2021-05-19 01:56:48 And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
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Today's Verse: Psalm 112:5
Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.

COMMENTARY
Generosity is love expressed in practical ways with joy. Generosity and justice are two character traits more needed in our selfish world. They come from a heart touched by grace and from a Father who is gracoius.

PRAYER
Loving Father, I know I will meet people today who need me to be generous with my love , my time, my forgiveness and my money. Please help me to treat them fairly and with love, just as you have treated me. May my life reflect your grace to others who need your love. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Open / Comment