He Made Us

He Made Us

Psalm 100:3 (KJV)

“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”

“...He hath made us...” That phrase caught my attention.

God has made us who we are as individual human beings. And He has made us born again—something we could never do on our own, no matter how hard we might try.

Ephesians 2:1 (NKJV) says:

“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.”

We are God’s handiwork from beginning to end. From our mother’s womb, to our first breath, to our spiritual rebirth, it is all from the hand of our Heavenly Father.

As Ephesians 2:4–7 (NKJV) reminds us:

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”

What a powerful reminder!

God made us, and through Jesus Christ, He has made us spiritually alive. Our salvation is not something we accomplished ourselves. It is the work of God’s grace through Jesus.

Being reminded of all this should bring reassurance to our hearts. Our today and our future are in God's good hands.

So whatever you may be facing today, remember: He made you, He loves you, and in Christ, He is still working in your life. 

All praise and glory be to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who loved us so much He sent us the Messiah, Jesus.

Our Cup Of Blessing

Our Cup Of Blessing

Psalm 16:5 NLT

“LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.”

Psalm 16:5 teaches us that the Lord Himself is the believer’s inheritance and cup of blessing. Our truest treasure is not found in earthly possessions, circumstances, or accomplishments, but in God Himself.

All of our spiritual blessings are found in Jesus Christ. As 1 Corinthians 1:30 declares, God has united us with Christ, who has become for us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. In Christ, we are made right with God, set apart for holiness, and freed from sin’s guilt and dominion.

What, then, does God guard? He faithfully keeps His people and preserves the saving blessings He has graciously given us in Christ. He promises us His abiding presence (Matthew 28:20), His help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1), and His faithful provision for our needs (Matthew 6:31–33; Philippians 4:19).

Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:38–39).

Jesus has also promised that He will return and receive His people to Himself (John 14:2–3). Our final hope is not merely an escape from this world, but eternal fellowship with our Savior in the new heavens and new earth (Revelation 21:1–4).

And by God’s grace, we can overcome—not through our own strength, but through faith in Jesus Christ, who has already overcome the world (John 16:33; 1 John 5:4–5).

So, fellow follower of Jesus, remember where your true blessing is found. Your greatest treasure is not what you possess, but who possesses you—Jesus Christ.

The Lord is your inheritance. He is your cup of blessing. In Christ, you have every spiritual blessing necessary for salvation, perseverance, holiness, and the certain hope of eternal life (Ephesians 1:3).

Whatever today may bring, let us be thankful that our cup is filled with the goodness and grace of God through Jesus Christ.

Our cup of blessing is Christ Himself.

The Word of Christ in You

The Word of Christ in You

Colossians 3:16 ESV

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."

Has the Word of Jesus entered your mind today? Has His message reached your soul? Does His Word—His teachings as revealed in the Bible—fill your heart as you meditate on His Word?

As water flows down a mountainside, the Word of Jesus the Messiah flows into our hearts even today, thousands of years after Jesus originally spoke these words. Like a refreshing waterfall, His Word brings the refreshment and nourishment our hearts long for.

Why look elsewhere?

At this very moment, around the world, faithful followers of Jesus are thinking about Him. You are not alone in your spiritual journey.

Jesus is our journey. He is our life. He is our reason for being.

Let us take a moment today to look to Jesus and allow His words to fill our hearts to overflowing.

Romans 10:17 ESV

"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."

Today, let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. Let His teachings fill your mind, strengthen your faith, and refresh your soul.

Look to Jesus. Listen to His Word. And let His Word live richly within you.

Focus On Jesus

Focus On Jesus

Matthew 5:6 CSB
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Let’s encourage each other today to hunger and thirst for Jesus and His righteousness—to be right with God through Christ and to live right in obedience to Jesus.

Remember, Jesus has the spiritual nourishment we need:

Isaiah 55:1 CSB

“Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost!”

And Jesus—not man, man’s religion, or any religious organization—satisfies the longing soul:

John 4:14 CSB

“But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”

Jesus and His teachings are our nourishment:

John 6:48 CSB

“I am the bread of life.”

If religious activity has left you empty, then come to Jesus:

John 7:37 CSB

“On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.’”

Our calling is simple yet profound: Serve Jesus. Follow Jesus. Listen to the teachings of Jesus in the Bible. Put His words into practice.

And make sure we give all the glory to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus.