ARE YOU A PLANNER, OR SOMEONE WHO “SHOOTS FROM THE HIP”? BIBLE PASSAGE: Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” (James 4:13) MEDITATION: Can we all agree that it’s a good idea to make plans for … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. (Job 42:10) MEDITATION: The Bible tells us that Job was blessed by receiving twice as much as what he had lost. Job was devastated by the troubles that came into his … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire— may result in praise, glory and honor … Continue reading
WHEN THINGS DON’T GO THE WAY YOU PLANNED, HOW DO YOU REACT? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.” (Luke 2:51) MEDITATION: When Jesus was older, He went down to Nazareth with his parents, Mary and Joseph. … Continue reading
ARE YOU MISSING THE MARK ON GOD’S PLANS FOR YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having … Continue reading
GOD HAS A PLAN DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU! BIBLE PASSAGE: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10) MEDITATION: When we look at this verse, there are a couple of things that we should notice. It says, “we are … Continue reading
WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL GAME PLAN? BIBLE PASSAGE: Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the Lord. So, the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son … Continue reading
TROUBLES – PART OF GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalm 42:5) MEDITATION: Here’s a positive thought we can have during the storms of life: “I … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MEETING THE LORD FACE TO FACE? BIBLE PASSAGE: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) MEDITATION: What do you look forward to when you go on a trip away from home? If you go … Continue reading
TOT – That One Thing (GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU) BIBLE PASSAGE: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) MEDITATION: Satan would love to get us distracted and get us off the course which God desires for us. He strives to … Continue reading