They called to the Lord, and He answered

They called to the Lord, and He answered.

Psalm 99:6-7 (BSB)  "Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them."

Reflect on that. Moses, Aaron, and Samuel knew the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus. You and I have this same access to our Heavenly Father this day and this night. We have access to God because of His mercy and kindness, as He opened up a way for us to approach Him through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. We enjoy the same comforts, guidance, instruction, promises, and victories. As it reads in Hebrews 4:14-16: "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Thank God for this incredible blessing. Find comfort in your walk with your God today who loves you that much.

A Morning Blessing

A Morning Blessing

Psalm 5:3 – "In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."

What a wonderful way to start the day with our Bibles open as we read God's precious Word. Psalm 143:8 – "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life."

Looking heavenward, we soak up God's love. Psalm 90:14 – "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days."

We experience God's compassion and faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 – "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

In the morning, our hope is in God's Word. Psalm 119:147–148 – "I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises."

Starting the day with God through prayer and His Word, we receive His love, guidance, and strength for the day ahead.

A Life Of Watchfulness

A Life Of Watchfulness

Matthew 26:41 (BSB) “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

As I read this this morning, I thought about how I am called to a life of watchfulness, living as an alert soldier of Christ—on guard against anything that would draw me away from living in obedience to the teachings of Jesus as revealed in the Bible. Let's face it: all believers in Jesus want to live for Him, but our flesh is so weak. We desperately need the power and help of the Holy Spirit to enable us to live this life. So, I thought this would be a good time to remind each other to seek Jesus out in prayer, ask for the Holy Spirit's help for the day's activities, and be joyful that we have the help of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Let's pray right now: Father in heaven, as we face this busy day, we look up to you and ask for your help. Thank you for the provisions you have given us to serve you. Equip us in every way for every situation to watch and pray that we will not enter into temptation. Give us direction in our jobs, ministries, school activities, and all that you have given us to live this day. And Father, thank you for Jesus. We love you. Amen.

Our Heavenly Father Does All That He Pleases

Our Heavenly Father Does All That He Pleases

Psalm 135:6 (BSB)

"The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths."

What a wonderful reminder of the sovereignty of our Heavenly Father! He is the Creator and Ruler over all things. Nothing is beyond His authority, and no one can stand against Him.

In 2 Chronicles 20:6, we are reminded that power and might are in His hand and that He rules over all the kingdoms of the nations.

2 Chronicles 20:6

"And said, 'O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.'"

Daniel 2:21 tells us that He changes the times and seasons, removes kings, and establishes them. Even the events of human history are not outside His sovereign authority.

Daniel 2:21

"He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning."

And consider the words of King Nebuchadnezzar, ruler of the mighty Babylonian Empire, in Daniel 4:34, when he acknowledged that God's dominion is everlasting and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.

Daniel 4:34

"But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: 'For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.'"

Fellow follower of Jesus Christ, isn't it encouraging to know that the God we trust is sovereign over all things? When the world seems uncertain, political leaders change, and circumstances are beyond our control, our Heavenly Father remains on His throne.

Let this strengthen our faith and encourage us to keep our eyes on Jesus, trusting the Father who holds all things in His hands.