As Christians, God has given us His Holy Spirit to guide and teach us to live lives pleasing to Him.  Since the Bible describes God’s Spirit as oil, we have the picture of it being poured upon us as an ointment, hence the word anointing.

That presence and life-assistance is as close as the mention of the name of Jesus.  Ask Him to guide and teach You today.  He will never leave or forsake you.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, Your Spirit has touched my life.  I will look to You for direction today, because You know all things, and You will guide me toward what’s true and holy.

DAILY READING:  1 John 1-3

God promised He would come back for us, yet He is not willing that any perish.  So, the seeming delay of Christ’s coming is only to allow more souls to find salvation.

If this is God’s heart and motive, we should make it ours also.  The delay of judgement is designed to give time and space for others to repent of their sin and have the cleansing blood of Christ for forgiveness.  God doesn’t want them to perish.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father in heaven, open my eyes that I might see the fields of souls that are ready to be brought into Your kingdom.  Forgive me for my selfishness.

DAILY READING:  1 Pet. 4,5;  2 Pet. 1-3

Peter tells us to “Fix our hope COMPLETELY on the grace to be brought to us when Jesus returns.”  Grace makes the difference in our lives presently, but a whole new level is going to be given when the Lord wraps up everything as we now know it.  Now we know partly, but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part will be done away. [1 Co. 13:10]

This means we don’t live in fear for the last days.  We are confidently watching for His return.  The just shall (go on) living by their faith.

DAILY PRAYER;  Lord, thank You for your plan to redeem and protect us.  We live by the strength You give us through grace, and we anticipate the glorious gift of eternal life with You in heaven.

DAILY READING:  1 Peter 1-3

When trying times come, we are tempted to worry and wonder about our well being.  God promised through the writer of Hebrews that He would NEVER leave us or forsake us.

He likened the patience we should have to that of a farmer who plants the seed and must wait for the ground to begin growing the seed until it brings a harvest.  Although he is waiting, he probably keeps the weeds out.

While we are waiting, let’s keep the weeds of sin out of our lives.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father, forgive me for impatience and self-indulgence.  Today, may I look on the needs of others and seek to please You with every word and action.  We always pray in the name of Jesus.

DAILY READING:  Heb. 1-5

Heb. 11 clarifies that when Pharoah mandated the murder of all baby boys, his parents preserved him, not fearing the edict of the king.

It was their faith that elevated their actions above the other parents and allowed God to miraculously produce their future deliverer.  Moses was a product of faith.

Governments often legislate against the ways of God, but our faith and trust in the Heavenly Father call us to a higher realm of existence.  While we are lifted by our faith, God does great miracles.

DAILY PRAYER;  Father in Heaven, even though we see anti-christ evidence all around us. we hold to our faith in You and will orders our lives and actions to please You.

DAILY READING:  Heb. 10-13

The prevailing theme of the book of Hebrews is that in Christ, we can embrace and receive God’s very best for our lives.  It all comes through Christ Jesus and a personal relationship with Him.

“As for God, His way is perfect … He maketh my way perfect.”  [2 Sam. 22:31,33]

Christ Jesus is our Savior, our Healer, our best Friend, our Guide, our Comforter, our Peace … He’s everything we need Him to be.  He’s as close as the mention of His name.

Call upon the Lord and He will hear and come immediately to your need.  This is true Christianity.

DAILY PRAYER;  Lord, You are my all in all.  I trust You for everything.  Lead and guide me today into truth.

DAILY READING:  Heb. 6-9

When we become Christians, we don’t suddenly land on “Easy Street.”  We are encouraged to be diligent not only in our lives but in our faith.  Daily devotion to the highest levels of service, enthusiasm, prayer, Bible study … this is the intensity that God deserves.  This is the intensity that will give you the highest level of fulfillment and personal satisfaction.  The key is allowing God’s Spirit and grace to fuel your efforts.

Pray the following prayer:

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, You gave all for me.  Give me the health, strength, and wisdom to be energized today to accomplish all that is possible to bring glory to Your name and further Your Kingdom.  In Your name and by Your grace I pray.

DAILY READING:  Heb. 1-5

Paul told Titus, a Greek believer and one of his top leadership trainees, to encourage his followers to slander no one … speak evil of no man … malign no one … not tear down another with words … don’t insult them … don’t curse them … don’t blaspheme them.  [Titus 3:2 in different translations]

Believe me, its so easy to fall into the trap of using our words to degrade someone who gives us any resistance or opposition.  It’s difficult to be obedient to this challenge, yet we must.  Speaking evil against one of Christ’s followers is speaking evil of Him.

DAILY PRAYER:   Lord, forgive us for speaking evil of others.  Let the law of kindness be in our mouth today.  We trust You.

DAILY READING:  Titus 1-3, Philemon

As with a fire whose embers are merely smoldering, the Apostle encourages Timothy to fan the gifts he has been given so that they once again reach the intensity they formerly had.

How about you?  The gift of God deposited in you is actually one of the most significant parts of your life.  If you’ve allowed the subtle enemies of spiritual life to smother God’s deposit, begin right now by committing yourself again to seeking the Lord through prayer, study, and action to once again be aflame for His purposes.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, I don’t want to be lukewarm any longer.  I hereby stir up myself in the Holy Spirit.  Make me hot for You.

DAILY READING:  2 Tim. 1-4

Life presents its struggles, On occasion, you or someone you love may go through a bitter trial that makes you wonder if serving the Lord is worth it.  The key is in your mouth, even the word of faith you can speak to your situation.

Declare Jesus Lord OVER every situation and thank Him in advance for the victory He has already provided.  As you do that, lift your hands to the Lord as Paul instructs, holy hands without wrath or doubting.

Then, you can stand still and see the salvation of the lord.  He will join the fight because of your faith.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, I thank You in advance for the solution to my problem.  I know You are touched with my situation, and can feel the pain I have.  You are my victory.

DAILY READING:  1 Tim. 1-6