Godly Value

Psalm 113: 5-8
Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people.

Some of the most successful people came from nothing.  We hear stories all the time how people had nothing and through hard work they were able to make something of themselves.  What does God say about this? The scripture shows us that God raises up people of low position in the worlds eyes, to sit with people of high position. God will use the humble and the weak to make His name be higher.

God sees and knows everything around us.  God sees through the heart of man. He sees through all the materialistic wealth we consider valuable.  What does the Bible say about what God values? 

God values people and how you spend your time and money on things.  He wants us to use our time and money wisely.  We don’t think about ways we can help others all the time.  God tells us in scripture how to use our time and money. The Bible says not to store up treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust don’t destroy, and where thieves don't break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Find ways to let go of some things so you can be a blessing to someone today. It’s easy in our society to think about self and not think about how we can help someone else for a change. Find someone you know that has a need today and let God allow you to be used for His glory. Your faithfulness could be the one thing that person needs to receive Christ today.

Right Perspective

Psalm 110: 1

The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.”

Have you ever wondered why wicked people succeed?  I know from time to time this can be frustrating.  The scripture says that God will make your enemies your footstool under your feet.  Don’t ever think God doesn’t know what is going on around you.  With the right attitude, God can use that to prosper you over people that don’t like you.

God places people in our lives to test us.  If we get mad and upset when people are promoted over us, then we don’t have the right perspective on life.  What we should be doing is asking God for that promotion.  God wants us to succeed, but if we don’t ask, we don’t receive.  Make sure you ask God for the things you would like to have happen in your life.  God cares about your job and your future.  As long as it lines up with accomplishing His purpose and will, God will bless you for it. 

Remember, don’t let people get you down when they hurt and use others.  Look at it as an opportunity to live right for God and to be a light when things like this happen in your life.  God wants to use you as His vessel to show His love to a dark world. God can use your enemies as footstools today. With the right attitude and perspective, there is nothing that you can’t accomplish through God’s love.    

Endless Miracles

Psalm 106:1-3
Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise him enough? There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.

Have you ever thought about how you can’t out praise God? God loves to see us worship Him daily. God’s love endures forever.  That alone should encourage us and make us want to praise His name. 

When Jesus came to earth, all throughout his ministry he performed miracles of many kinds.  He healed people, turned water into wine, and fed the five thousand.  Those are just a few examples we see in scripture.  The list can go on and on.  God’s miracles are endless just like His love.  He wants to show us He is there and cares about us.

The scripture says true joy comes only from God. When we do what is right and deal with people justly, we will find joy. God cares about how we treat others.  We should be careful what we say and what we do when we are alone or with other people. God is looking for godly people that will step up and do His will.  Find something you can do today to honor God and give Him the glory. God wants to do a miracle in your life and someone you know today. 

Crown Jewel

Psalm 104: 31, 33

May the glory of the Lord continue forever! The Lord takes pleasure in all he has made! I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath!

Psalm 104 is a tremendous chapter that describes the Lord’s creation.  What an awesome thought to know that God takes pleasure in His creation.  The Bible says we are the crown jewel of His creation.  God has given us the responsibility to take care of the earth, and to be good stewards with everything He has given us.

Every living thing was created to glorify God.  He takes delight in seeing His creation active and moving.  When His people take the time to thank Him and worship Him, the Bible says God inhabits the praises of His people.  God wants to have a relationship with each and every single person He created.  He desires all to come and receive Him as Lord and Savior. 

Wherever you go today, sing and make music in your heart to God.  Let everything you say and do, do it as unto the Lord.  Every breath you have is a gift from God.  You can’t control how long you will be here on this earth.  The scripture says we are here today and gone tomorrow.  So how will you impact those around you? How will you use the gifts and talents God has given you to use for His glory? Give him everything today, because He has given us everything through His son Jesus Christ.

Good Surroundings

Psalm 101: 6-8
I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me. I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in my presence. My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked and free the city of the Lord from their grip.

The Bible is clear about the kind of people you associate with.  If you surround yourself with people that love God and are committed to His way, you will live with a passion and a purpose to do good things for God.  If you surround yourself with wicked people, you will experience a downward spiral that can lead to destruction.

The people you surround yourself with dictate where you go in life.  This shouldn’t always be the case, but in our day and society it’s very true.  We are consumed with what other people think about us, and we want to be accepted.  Unfortunately, we will make some bad decisions along the way to be liked by others. 

Remember, bad company corrupts good character.  It is important to not dwell with people that lie, steal, cheat, and so forth.  That doesn’t mean we will always be free from people like this, but it does mean we should know who they are and how to respond to them.  Maybe you know someone at the office that gossips. Maybe you know someone at school that lies all the time.  How will you respond to people that want to bring others down today?  Make sure you surround yourself with positive and encouraging people.  Associate with people that love the Lord, and live responsibly and are people of integrity.  

Giving Heart

Psalm 97: 10-12
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked. Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right. May all who are godly rejoice in the Lord and praise his holy name!

The scripture today is so powerful to the believer.  Did you know that God has given you the ability to shine light?  Did you know that when you have your heart right, you will have joy and peace?  When your life is reflecting the attitude of Jesus, it should be easy to have joy and peace in your life.  Unfortunately, most people don’t have joy and peace. 

When you are living a godly life, the scripture says God will protect you from the power of the wicked.  The problem is very few of us live godly lives. We look at life as to how much we can get instead of how much we can give away.  What a challenge that is to start giving your time, your money, and your possessions away to people that really need it. 

We are approaching the holiday season.  What an awesome opportunity you have to do something great for the kingdom of God.  Find organizations that help orphans and widows.  Find missions that will feed the poor and needy for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  The more you give of yourself the more God will bless your life.  In Acts 20:35 it says “and I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.” 

When God blesses you, always remember to be a blessing back to someone else and tell them about the love of Jesus.  The only way people can see that we are Christ’s disciples, is by showing love toward one another.  Go into your community this holiday season and make an impact. God will richly bless you for it.     

Still Small Voice

Psalm 95: 6-7 Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.  If only you would listen to his voice today!

When life starts going to fast, it’s really difficult to hear God’s still small voice. Everyday we should be committed to reading God’s Word and praying for one another.  The Bible says to carry each others burdens and to love one another.  The first century church did this best.  They did all these things and so much more, and God added to their number daily. 

I believe when we are keeping God’s commands and doing what the first century was doing, we can see God move in such a powerful way.  Only by the Holy Spirit is it possible to worship God in spirit and in truth together.  Remember what Jesus said? I will soon be leaving, but I will send you a comforter.  The Holy Spirit lives inside of us for those that trust in Christ.  What a wonderful truth to know that God uses the Holy Spirit to help guide and lead us everyday.

As you are working or going to school today, remember that you have the power of the Holy Spirit living inside of you.  God wants you to follow after Him daily.  Stay close to Him and you will be able to hear that still small voice.  Don’t let life move so fast that you miss out on what God would have you do today.  Find some time today to worship God and pray.