“You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things” (Matthew 25:21)

February 7, 2011

First, do the little things. Then, let God promote you to greater responsibility. If you’re unfaithful with little, having more won’t help.

“Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said” (Exodus 24:4)

February 6, 2011

How the Bible came to be: God spoke and men wrote. Paradoxically fully human and fully divine, the written Word finds its fulfillment in the Word Incarnate. There’s no other book like it. Have you read it yet?

“This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14)

February 5, 2011

The spreading of the gospel to every nation is our commission. Fulfilling this call we hasten Christ’s return. Jesus calls us not to safety, but to significance!

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song” (Psalm 28:7)

February 4, 2011

Can you empty your heart’s concern upon the Lord as David did? Carrying all to Jesus our heavy hearts are made light and free to leap and sing! This will seem foolish to some. Only those who have been weighed down and then set free understand this.

“Aaron and Hur held his hands up” (Exodus 17:12)

February 3, 2011

As long as Moses held up his hands to God, the Israelites were winning. But when Moses tired and lowered his hands, that battle went against them. Moses needed men to come alongside him to hold up his hands. Do you help hold up your leader’s (Pastor/CG leader/boss/parent/coach) hands or do you let him carry the load alone?

“Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God'” (Matthew 22:29)

February 2, 2011

Jesus’ correction of the Sadducees is an apt warning for today. For we are a generation of biblically illiterate and spiritually impotent people. Repent. Study God’s Word. Be filled with the Spirit.

“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed” (Exodus 15:13)

February 1, 2011

What Moses sang after the Red Sea crossing. God’s love not only saves, it keeps us and leads us to His promised land. Rest and believe.

“Jesus stopped and called them. ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ he asked” (Matthew 20:32)

January 31, 2011

Nearly every miracle of Christ was because of an interruption. Jesus was on His way somewhere and “stopped” to help someone. Will you let God interrupt your journey?

“When I see the blood, I will pass over you” (Exodus 12:13)

January 30, 2011

Not only did the Israelites have to sacrifice a lamb, they had to eat all of it and apply the blood to the door of their homes. Have you received Jesus, the Passover Lamb? Has His blood been applied to the door of your heart?

“But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first” (Matthew 19:30)

January 29, 2011

This world’s appraisal of greatness is based on outward things- good looks, possessions, and money. But the Kingdom will judge greatness by inner things. The Kingdom will turn us inside out and upside down. We may be in for a surprise as to who is first.