God's Deep Secrets

1 Corinthians 2:10 -- “But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets.”

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God works in ways that we often can’t imagine or understand. God’s deep secrets are his unfathomable nature and his wonderful plan. To those who love, follow, obey and constantly connect with Him, He reveals these things through the Holy Spirit.

While Jesus walked the earth, only those who truly believe that what God said was true was revealed the plan of Jesus’ death, resurrection and the promise of salvation. By putting their faith in Christ and acknowledging Him as Savior they had all they needed to be saved.

And so do you.

Salvation is available to all who believe and trust in Jesus the Savior and who follow God’s will. By living close with Him in a personal walk, God will reveal His deep secrets to you.

Dear Lord,
I want to know your secrets! I want to understand You and Your ways. I trust You and believe in Jesus Christ, my Savior. I have faith You will reveal Your secrets to me by Your Spirit.

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Anchor of Hope

Hebrews 6:19 -- “This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.”

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I have a motto in my life that has been around for many years and gotten me through thick and thin -- Hope Dies Last, Love Lives Forever.

There are times in life when hope is all we have left. However, that last lifeline of hope is strong and trustworthy. It is an anchor for our souls. That hope is God. God is love and He lives forever -- he is the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:3).

When we truly seek out God, he gives us an unconditional promise of acceptance and love. He will save us from our sins and He will guide us through any and all obstacles. God is our anchor of hope -- he encourages, assures and covers us in blessing.

Next time you feel like hope is all that is left, be encouraged and remember your hope is anchored in God and that is the greatest promise you can ask for.

Dear Lord,
Hope Dies Last, Love Lives Forever. Thank you for your promises and your unwavering love for me. I have hope, even when I have nothing else. I have hope that is anchored in You.

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We All Suffer

Matthew 14:14 -- “Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.”

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One of Jesus’ greatest commandments for us is to love one another (John 13:34-35). Sometimes that commandment is easier to obey than others.

We are all suffering in some way. We are all human, all subject to sin, so there is no way around the fact that we all suffer. In Matthew 14:14, Jesus looked out over the crowd and healed them because he had compassion on them.

Instead of scoffing at someone who is rude in the grocery line or show a cold shoulder to a friend who is short with us, let us show compassion on them, just as Jesus did. Everyone is hurting in some way, I challenge you (and myself) to have compassion on all you meet.

Dear Lord,
You show the greatest love and the most compassion, let that flow through me so that I may show love and compassion to all I meet, that they may see a glimpse of you through me!

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To Enter the Kingdom of Heaven

Matthew 7:21 -- “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.”

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There is a big difference between talking the talk and walking the walk. Jesus rebukes the people who “sound” religious but have no personal relationship with Him. On Judgment Day only a personal relationship with Him -- our acceptance that He is Lord and Savior -- will truly save us.

When we are in a personal relationship with Christ and have His Word in our heart our good deeds flourish -- not to better our relationship with God, but because of it. When we follow God’s will and align our lives with Christ as our guide, we are assured salvation, eternity in the Kingdom of Heaven.

It is very easy to think “I am a good person, surely I will go to heaven.” However, doing good deeds and “acting” Christian is not enough. Jesus wants a personal, intimate relationship with us and only by knowing Him in this way will we be saved.

Dear Lord,
I seek a close, personal relationship with You. Help me do more than talk to talk, help me to walk the walk with You and align my life with Your will. Through knowing you I will enter Your Kingdom in Heaven and I am excited to see you there!

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Let Peace Rule

Colossians 3:15 -- “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”

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Right now is the end of football season and we are rooting hard for our team! Each team playing brings passion and talent to the field. However, when the games starts the two teams clash for field position with the intent of scoring.

There is a similar battle going on in each one of us. The first team consists of our fears, distrust and jealousy -- the second team consists of our hopes, trust and love. These two teams contain our feelings and desires and they clash on the battlefield constantly, always intending on scoring.

It is here that Paul describes the referee -- Christ. In football, the referees keep the peace, making sure the two teams play fair. When Christ rules over our hearts we may live in peace because he will referee the conflicting feelings and desires of our heart.

Dear Lord,
I want to live in peace. Help me to give Christ the position of referee over the conflicting feelings and desires in my heart.

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