“Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord” (Psalm 89:15)

April 21, 2012

Worship is not for us. It’s for the Lord. Yet, to those who answer the call to worship, God Himself inhabits their praise.

“Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness” (Proverbs 13:16)

April 20, 2012

Do you leap before you look? Do you speak before you listen? What decision is before you today that needs more thought and counsel before you act?

“So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said. And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, “Why are you untying that colt?” And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs it.” (Luke 19:32-34)

April 19, 2012

If the Lord needed your never ridden donkey, would you let Him use it? Or would you suggest the old broken-in one? Or perhaps that He come by at a more convenient time? Or that …

“For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost” (Luke 19:10)

April 18, 2012

What Jesus said after visiting the home of Zacchaeus the notorious tax collector. We don’t have to wonder (WWJD) what would Jesus do today. We know. He would be busy seeking the lost.

“Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly” (Psalm 86:3)

April 17, 2012

David’s prayer is similar to the “Jesus Prayer:” — “Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner.” One of the simplest, yet most powerful prayers one can pray.

“Today I am eighty-five years old. I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent me on that journey, and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then. So give me the hill country that the Lord promised me” (Joshua 13:10-12)

April 16, 2012

Caleb was 40 when he first scouted the promised land. Forty-five years later he was still full of faith and action for God. Caleb finished well.

“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all” (Luke 17:26-27)

April 15, 2012

Jesus describes that last days before His return. Do you love the world or do you love His appearing?

“One day Jesus said to his disciples, ‘There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting!’” (Luke 17:1)

April 14, 2012

A profound warning to the one who would tempt others to join them in their sin. What a misuse of influence is this! We often see this in our celebrity worshiping culture. Is your sin tempting others to sin?

“Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything” (Proverbs 13:3)

April 13, 2012

Talk less, listen more and live longer. If you must talk, fill your mouth with God’s Word and repeat. How many relationships have been ruined by our many words? Try following the discipline of silence today.

“A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction” (Proverbs 13:1)

April 12, 2012

A child who mocks parental correction will mock authority as an adult too. This is not cute. It is dangerous. The wise parent aims deeper than outward compliance, training and praying for inward heart change. They understand the need to shepherd the child’s heart.