Protection for Loyalty
Category: Faithful
Faithful Love
Quietly Wait
I have yet to hear about someone who is good at waiting. I think this is one of those life-long lessons. Lamentations tells us of God’s goodness to those who wait. While we aren’t good at waiting – we do a lot of it. And God is good to us.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the goodness that awaits those who wait for You. Please help us with the challenges that make it hard to wait. We need You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
What is Good
God has given us information about what is good. God has given commands – commands that He has the right to give. This verse gives a simple list. Act justly. Love faithfulness. Walk humbly with God.
I’ll admit it is not always simple to follow those things. Pride in self interrupts other serving humility. Faithfulness requires hard work. Living justice when that is not what is happening around us can become tiring. However, God promises to be with those who trust in His Son. He promises the grace we need to obey His commands.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for telling us what is good. Thank You for providing the help we need to obey Your commands. I ask for strength to act justly, love faithfulness and walk humbly with You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Boldly Ask
We live in a world with many needs. The economy isn’t great, politics stink, families have struggles. Let’s face it – we have a mess. I am thankful that God provides help. If you read Hebrews 4:14-15 you will find that the help is meant for our weaknesses. Jesus was tempted in every way we are. He can sympathize with our struggle. His ability to avoid sin gives me more encouragement about His help. I just need to go boldly to Him to ask for help. I will receive compassion and kindness from the One Who died for me. This will help my weakness.
Dear Heavenly Father, we have so many struggles. Please remind us to come boldly to ask for help. Thank You that you will give generously.
I pray this in Jesus name.
God is so good.
Faithful Love
Thankfulness and Love
The apostle Paul often opens his letters with thankfulness for the believers to whom he is writing. I like how Paul qualifies that thankfulness in this book. This is because of the love the Colossians had “for all the saints”. John 13:35 tells us that people will know we belong to Jesus by our “love for one another.” This tells us that love for other believers is very important.
Love doesn’t always come easily. We face many challenges. However, God is faithful to increase our love for Him and others through the challenges. He gives us His Spirit and His Word. And He gives us other believers with whom we can wrestle through the difficulties.
Dear Heavenly Father, please give us the wisdom we need to show all men that we are Yours. Guide us to love as You do.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Cannot be Described
I love this verse. Jesus humbled Himself to come to earth to be a sacrifice for us. That gift cannot be fully expressed with words. The best part – those of us who accept this gift will have all eternity to learn the beauty of this gift. I’m glad God allows us to start learning now.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the amazing gift that words cannot express. I am in awe of Your love.
I praise this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Faithfulness
I love the promises in the book of Hebrews. God provides the solid ground we need to persevere. He is faithful and will keep His promises.
Those of us who have read and study the Bible can easily think of many promises. God promised to send a Messiah and Jesus came. Jesus told believers that the Holy Spirit would help them and He dwells within us. There are so many others throughout the Bible.
I hope the reminder of Jesus’ birth at Christmas brings many promises to mind. God’s gifts are the most generous.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the many promises You give. Thank You that we can rely on Your faithfulness. Please help us to remember this when life is difficult.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Worthy of the Gospel
We live in an age where everyone is considered “worthy”. Webster’s dictionary defines worthy as “having worth or value”. We all want to be valuable. In Philippians 1:27, we are told to walk worthy of the gospel. The second part of the verse tells us how to be worthy. We need to stand firm in unity for the sake of the gospel. Everything in our lives need to point back to the good news of Jesus Christ.
I wonder if we would have more value if more of our lives were lived for the sake of the gospel.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the instructions You give in Your word. Please help us to live unified for the sake of the gospel. We need You to guide us.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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