Get Filled Up!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled”
(Matthew 5:6, NIV).
TODAY’S WORD
Sometimes, it’s easy to get wrapped up
in taking care of the people around us. You may find that you’re always giving,
taking care of the children, working overtime at the office, or helping that
friend who is struggling. And that’s all good. But if you’re not careful, you
can end up feeling rundown. That’s why you have to take time every day to get
filled back up. Your first priority should be taking care of yourself and
making time to get into the presence of Jesus. Throughout scripture, we see
that in God’s presence there is fullness of joy, fullness of peace, and
fullness of victory. In His presence, you’re refreshed and restored. That’s why
it’s so important to take time every day to read your Bible and meditate on His
promises. We have to be diligent to have that quiet time with Him.
Today, take time to get alone with God
and just say, “God, I love You today. Thank You for my life, for my family, for
the opportunities You’ve given me. Lord, I know every good thing comes from
You.” When you live like that, with your heart connected to His, you’ll be
refreshed, restored, reenergized and filled up for the journey of life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, I love
You so much today. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus so that I can have a
personal relationship with You. Draw me to You. Keep me close to You always in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2 NIV)
It’s not easy to find someone who can really be counted on. The Good News Bible translates Proverbs 20:6 this way: “Everyone talks about how loyal and faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!” As a pastor, I’ve learned the truth of that statement. I’ve learned that not everyone who volunteers to serve will actually come through.
Why is faithfulness so important in the Christian life? In the first place, we should be faithful because God is faithful. Psalm 33:4 says, “He is faithful in all he does” (NIV). Since God desires for us to be like him, he wants us to learn to be faithful.
In addition, faithfulness makes life much easier. Unfaithfulness is the cause of so many problems that Proverbs 25:19 says, “Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble” (NIV).
Do you know what the writer is saying? He’s saying that unreliable people are a pain — like a bad toothache. They’re like a limp foot. You know what it’s like to have a bunion or a corn on your foot. It hurts, doesn’t it? When you’re depending on an unreliable person, you can never quite relax. In the back of your mind you’re always wondering, “Will he let me down again, or will he come through this time?” Working with inconsistent people is extremely frustrating.
We all look for faithfulness in others as we go about our daily activities. We want the paper carrier to be reliable. We want the mail carrier to be faithful. When I mail a letter, I depend on the mail service to get it there. I want the food at my favorite restaurant to be consistent from week to week.
The most famous geyser in America is Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. Old Faithful is not the biggest geyser in America. And it’s not the most powerful geyser in America. What makes it famous is its faithfulness! It’s like clockwork. It’s dependable. People appreciate dependability, even in a geyser.
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