Do You Recognize It?
Today's Scripture:
His
divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our
knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
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Peter 1:3, NIV.
Today's Word:
When
something good happens, do you recognize that it’s God at work? Right away,
that’s when you need to thank Him for it. Make sure you give Him the credit.
Some
people don’t think that God is doing anything in their lives. But I’m convinced
that God is constantly showing us His goodness. My question is: Are you
recognizing it? Are you thanking Him for His goodness?
This
week, look around. Be more aware of His goodness. Scripture says, “Oh, taste
and see that the Lord is good.” If you’re going to taste God’s goodness, you
have to realize that every good break, every time you were protected, every
door that opened, every advantage that you’ve had is God working in your life.
Don’t take it for granted. Recognize Him and thank Him for His goodness and
faithfulness all the days of your life!
Prayer for Today:
Father,
today I am on the lookout for Your goodness. I honor and thank You for Your
love. I praise You because You are faithful and glorify You in everything I do
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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“He chose to give us birth through the word of truth.” (James 1:18a NIV)
God wants to use his Word to give you a fresh start in life.
Without God’s Word, we could never be saved. We wouldn’t be headed for Heaven. We wouldn’t know about Jesus’ death on the cross. We wouldn’t know about God’s purposes for our lives.
Without the Bible, we can’t know God.
God wants to give you all of that — but it starts with his Word. Through the Bible, God recreates our life. When I feel like I’m at the end of my rope, God uses the Bible to give me a fresh start, a do-over. The Bible calls it being “born again.” In James 1:18, the Bible says, “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth” (NIV).
The Bible is often compared to a seed. Once the Bible takes root in your heart, it begins to sprout and grow and bear fruit. As God’s Word does that, God changes your life for the better.
Jesus says this in John 6:63 about his Word: “The words I have spoken to you — they are full of the Spirit and life” (NIV). God’s Word isn’t just words on a page. It’s spirit and life. It’s spiritual power. His Word can transform society and transform history. It can do the impossible. It can change your life.
D.L. Moody, a famous Chicago pastor from 100 years ago, said, “The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge; the Bible was given to change our lives.”
How do you need your life changed? What part of your life do you feel powerless to change?
The Bible says the Word of God can change things that you cannot change on your own.
Make God’s Word a regular part of your life, and get ready for the impossible!
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