Jesus declared that God had anointed him to bring good news to the afflicted. He said that God had sent him to proclaim freedom for captives, to give sight to the blind, and to free those oppressed by injustice. He promised that the year of the Lord’s favor had arrived.
God desires all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He made it possible for us to be reconciled to God, no matter who we are. The Lord offers salvation to everyone who calls on Him. We are encouraged to intercede for all people, so that God's will is done and everyone can come to repentance.
God is faithful and just to keep His promises. He will not forget the work we have done in faith and love and that we have shown in serving Him. He will reward us for our commitment and diligence. He will shower us with His loving kindness, mercy and grace as we continue to serve Him. He will never forsake us and will lead us to a future of hope, peace and joy.
God knows my every thought, my every word, my every move. He knows me inside and out, He knows what makes me tick. He sees me in my joy and my sorrow, in my weakness and my strength. He is deeply invested in my life, taking an interest even in the tiniest details. I am grateful that no matter what, I am completely known and completely loved.
God can help us find strength even in our weakest moments. He gives us hope and patience to keep going no matter how heavy our burdens may be. He promises, “But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary; they will walk and not faint.”
You are wonderful and unique! Your gifts, talents, and abilities are a blessing. You are one-of-a-kind and special—a masterpiece created by the hands of God. His love for you is unending and He has great plans for you. With faith and courage, you can do anything. You are His beloved daughter or son and a masterpiece in His sight.
You belong to God, beloved. The Spirit who lives in you has already conquered the spirit of the world. You are victorious through Him, so stand firm and trust in the Lord.
Jesus and all who are made holy through him have the same Father. Jesus loves them and cherishes them like brothers and sisters, so He never feels ashamed to call them that. He acknowledges that they are family through their shared Father.
We can have our own agenda, be it a schedule, a plan, or a goal. But ultimately, it is the Lord who will lead us in fulfilling that agenda. We can trust that God will show us which path to take and will guide our steps. He will determine what succeeds and what fails. We can rely on His wisdom and guidance to achieve our dreams.
Follow what is good and reject what is evil. Doing good shows that you are a child of God, while doing evil reveals that one does not know God. Don't give in to bad examples. Instead, take God's word as an example and know Him better.
Love never gives up, even when faced with challenges and difficulties. Love never loses faith, remaining steadfast and strong even in the face of adversity. Love is always hopeful, looking towards the future with positivity and optimism. And finally, love endures through every circumstance, remaining present and consistent through both good times and bad.
We should be humble and have a healthy fear of the Lord who is infinitely wiser than us. Instead of trusting in ourselves we should turn away from evil, for only then our decisions will be wise and successful.
God is offering everyone a chance to be saved. All we have to do is call on Jesus. It doesn't matter who we are or what we have done - God wants to save us. We can have hope and trust in Him. He will never reject us or turn us away if we sincerely come to Him with faith in His name. There is no other way to be saved, no other name we can call on, so let us turn to Jesus and be saved.
God knows and cares about even the smallest details in our lives. He knows how many sparrows are sold in the market, and even counts the hairs on our head. We should not live in fear because we have been made valuable in God’s eyes and are worth much more than many sparrows!
The Passage: Ephesians 3:14–21
The Focus: “Now to Him who is able to do IMMEASURABLY MORE than all we ask or imagine, ACCORDING TO HIS POWER THAT IS AT WORK WITHIN US, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20–21)
The Meditation: “Immeasurably more . . . according to His power that is at work within us.”
The Passage: John 20:1–23
The Focus: “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that HE BREATHED ON THEM AND SAID, ‘RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.’” (John 20:21–22)
The Meditation: “He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
The Passage: John 20:1–23
The Focus: “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that HE BREATHED ON THEM AND SAID, ‘RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.’” (John 20:21–22)
The Meditation: “He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
The Passage: John 12:20–36
The Focus: “24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But IF IT DIES, IT PRODUCES MANY SEEDS. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, My servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves Me.” (John 12:24–26 NIV)
The Meditation: “if it dies, it produces many seeds.”
The Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1–13
The Focus: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses ENTRUST TO RELIABLE PEOPLE WHO WILL ALSO BE QUALIFIED TO TEACH OTHERS.” (2 Timothy 2:1–2 NIV)
The Meditation: “Entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”
The Passage: Matthew 16:13–20
The Focus: “Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ . . . ‘And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH, AND THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT.’” (Matthew 16:16, 18, ESV) I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” (Matthew 28:18–20)
The Meditation: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
