Being on the Front Foot

This week’s reading:       Hebrews 4:14-16


Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

- Jesus understand our weaknesses

- Normally these could be things which scupper our ability to live fully

- However faith in Jesus puts us onto the front foot which means taking hold of opportunities

Prayer: Lord help me to always be on the front foot. All things that come my way I want to see as part of your plan and I do this by faith. Amen

Live to please God

This week’s reading: Ephesians 5:13-17


But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible.
This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

- We are to live as children of the light

- As such we are to live in righteousness and truth

- We also need to find out what pleases God

Prayer: Lord please help me to live for what pleases you. Amen.

Humility

This week’s reading:     Philippians 2:1-4


If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

- We are called to imitate Christ’s humility

- In this, there is no place for pride, anger, jealousy or coveting

- Always looking to the needs of others is a sure way of developing humility

- Walk one day in someone’s shoes as they walk in ours

Prayer: Lord help me to develop a humility like Yours. Help me to see the world through Your eyes so that I may see what You see in Your creation and people. Amen.

Strong & Courageous

This week’s reading:   Joshua 1:9


Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

- Being strong and courageous is a command

- Fear is a stronghold

- God’s command comes with a promise – I will be with you

- There is no situation which God cannot overcome

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being with me wherever I go. Please help me to be courageous and strong every day of my life. Amen.