Your Daily Crossroad
12
Oct '21
The Most Reliable Person
12
Oct '21
And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. (1 Kings 19:12)
Go gently through this day.
Do not just lean on the Lord, but enjoy being in His presence.
Most of the time when we are weary of our circumstances, we have a habit of just leaning on God instead of genuinely enjoying His company. We may view Him as a last resort or rest stop that we can access when we’re exhausted.
We should go through our days in gentleness not just because it helps us navigate our schedules easier, but because the Lord Himself is gentle. This is especially helpful for those of us who find ourselves tiring quickly.
The Lord is the most reliable person we have. His availability to you is determined by His commitment to you, which is stronger than any earthly commitment or vow known to man.
A bride and groom vow to be together until death, but God vows to be committed to us beyond death into eternity. The moment you accepted Jesus as your savior, He wed you to Himself for eternity! His commitment and availability to you now is totally unlimited!
Today, choose to go through your day in gentleness and lean on the Lord as much as you need. However, keep in mind He longs for you to enjoy Him too! It is possible to be joyful in His presence even when we are weary. When you do this, His joy that is your strength will be able to flow in and through you more freely.
“Heavenly Father, help me to go through my days in gentleness. Help me to not only lean on you, but enjoy your presence also. Thank you for your joy that gives me strength which comes even when I’m weary! Amen.”
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
07
Oct '21
Draw Closer to Him
07
Oct '21
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5)
Whoever lives in Christ and invites His spirit to live in them will bear abundant fruit.
However, apart from Him, there is nothing.
This is why it is vital to that our sacred union in Him is never cut off or abandoned.
Just as sap and nutrients flow from a vine through its branches, so does God’s life flow through you and empower you.
Just as the branches from trees bear various fruits, so do we bear fruit when we are closely connected and intimate in our relationship with God.
When we are consistent in drawing close to God, our intimacy with Him becomes even more rich.
God knows all our weaknesses and needs, and since we are connected to Him, He stands by, ready to infuse us with His strength and cover us with His grace.
The branch of the Lord is now Christ living in and through His people. You personally are a dwelling place for the Spirit of the Lord. Even with His infinite and perfect nature, He still chooses to make a home and vessel in you!
Anything you do and produce apart from Him has no value in His kingdom. Neglecting the union we have in Christ will only cause us to fall flat on our faces and become powerless. Knowing this, you must choose to nourish your intimacy with your beloved consistently!
Be encouraged today knowing you have the fruitfulness of His life-giving presence flowing through you!
“Lord, thank you that you are the vine and I am your branch. Help me to consistently nourish my relationship with you, for apart from you, I am powerless. Thank you for infusing me with your strength and making me a vessel pruned and ready to bear fruit for your kingdom!”
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
05
Oct '21
The Lord is My Shepherd
05
Oct '21
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
In this psalm, David is saying that God, who is our shepherd, provides us with protection even when there is danger present.
He knows he doesn’t have to fear any evil because of God’s protective presence.
Just as a shepherd uses the crook of his rod to pull back his sheep from falling, so God does the same for us. The shepherd uses his staff to fight off wolves and other predators who seek to devour the sheep.
How many times has God pulled you out of a pit with his rod? How many times has God protected you from enemies that sought to harm you? Physically and spiritually?
Sometimes the path we are on can feel dangerous.
Thankfully, even if there is danger present, we don’t have to fear. We know our shepherd is right by our side.
God designed us to go through life with Him present in every moment.
Every second of the day.
When you awake each morning, take on your challenges with God by your side.
Know that no matter what is before your path, you and God can handle it together.
Whether it’s a simple everyday task, or distressing circumstances, your shepherd is there with you.
Today, choose to invite Him into whatever it is you are doing or going through. No matter the darkest valley, life will be better having God by your side. He will not let you down!
“Heavenly Father, thank you for going with me and before me in every season of life. Even when I walk through dark valleys and danger is present, I know your protective presence is there to guide me. I know whatever challenge I face, I am equipped to handle it because you and I will do it together. Amen.”
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
30
Sep '21
No or Not Yet
30
Sep '21
Thank And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. (Isaiah 65:24)
No prayer of yours is ever unheard or unanswered.
Have you ever felt discouraged thinking that God cannot hear your prayers or that He is ignoring you?
Sometimes God’s answer is “no” or just “not yet.” Sometimes He answers us in ways we cannot see or understand.
God transcends space and time. Past, present and future.
His ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts.
God sees everything that happens behind the scenes. He sees things from the past, present and future that we cannot. He knows so much more than we ever will.
Be encouraged today that God does hear your prayers and that they do make a difference.
When you feel alone and unheard, remind yourself of God’s endless love for you.
Even when you cannot feel Him, He is there working on your behalf
The love and faithfulness of God goes so much more beyond our feelings!
Trust in His infinite wisdom and that He already knows what you need before you even finish telling Him!
“Heavenly Father, thank you that you hear and answer every single one of my prayers. You already know what I need before I even finish praying. Even when the answer is “no” or “not yet,” help me to trust in your wisdom and sovereignty. Amen.”
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!