Short #3: Be Courageous
Because of Jesus, we can be courageous in the face of tribulation. His power is greater than our enemies, His sovereignty rules over our battles, His promises reside in our hearts, His forgiveness ensures our futures, His presence empowers our lives, and His grace provides for our needs. Therefore… Be bold to speak the truth in His love. Be courageous to face enemies with His love. Be encouraged in tribulation by His love. Take heart today, Christian… your tribulation will not last forever; but your joy in Jesus will.
Short #2: What Others See
If people look at our lives, what do they most see us representing with what we say and do? It should not be: a political party or personality, a charity or company, our family or favorite team, or ourselves and our standards. While those things may be a part of what we stand for and show forth, what people most need to see in and through our lives is Jesus. Let us live out and speak out the gospel in a way which makes it clear that we worship Him and not any other thing, and in a way which makes it clear that He is the ultimate source of hope and happiness and not any other thing.
Short #1: Conviction And Celebration
When reading the Bible, if you don’t experience both conviction and celebration, you’re not reading it correctly. On one hand, we should not ignore the places where God’s words challenge and correct the way we are living if we are disobedient to His commands. On the other hand, we should not isolate the places where God issues His commands so all we have is a list of “dos and don’ts”. A proper reading and understanding of the Bible should equip us to joyfully do as God intends and encourage us with all that Jesus has done, is doing and will do for us which makes it possible and makes it worth it.
A “Short” Break For The Upcoming Seaso …
Beginning tomorrow morning I’ll be publishing a “short” each day until the end of our Runner Church ministry season in October (instead of the normal weekday devotions). These “shorts” will usually be a 4-6 sentence “thought for the day.” This will allow me to focus my time on message prep for our Runner Church gatherings. Normal weekday devotions will resume at the conclusion of the Runner Church season this Fall. Please pray for us as we “show and tell” runners what the good news of Jesus is all about.
He Has Risen As He Said
If you are trusting in Jesus, your life is full because the tomb is empty. He has risen as He said, and He will return as He said. Until He does… If you believe that Jesus is alive, then don’t live as if He’s still dead.
They Laid Jesus There
When they laid the breathless, lifeless body of Jesus in the tomb, it must have seemed like their own breath and life had been drained from them. And when the stone was rolled into place, it must have looked like their hopes and fate were sealed inside with the One they had pinned their hopes on and trusted their fate to.
He Set His Face To Go To Jerusalem
He knew what Jerusalem meant for Him. He knew what Jerusalem would cost Him. But He was determined to complete the mission for which He came … to save sinners like you and me. So… The spotless Lamb of God headed for the place of His slaughter.
Two Week Sabbatical
Hey there, finishers! Jimmy here. I'm away for a two week sabbatical with Paula and will not post weekday devotions here again until we return. Until then, check out my shorter daily posts on our Facebook page at https://www.Facebook.com/FinishLineFaith/ And keep an...
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay – Part 2
The smartest thing you can do when you find yourself feeling overpowered, overwhelmed or overloaded is to ask for help. If it’s more than you can handle alone, that’s God’s way of saying He doesn’t want you to handle it alone.
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay – Part 1
It is our mutual obligation to “bear one another’s burdens” by asking for care when we are in a place of need, and giving care when we are in a position to meet needs. This is God’s design for us. This is how God works through us. This is how God provides for us.
