Archive for February, 2024
Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.
Daniel 12:3, NLT
People may know we’re Christians, but they won’t understand our choices and lifestyle. We are called to seek God’s wisdom, and this gives hope for eternity in glory, removing fear of death and anxiety in life.
But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.
Jude 1:20-21, NLT
People may know we are Christians, they may not understand why we believe these ancient texts about some guy who lived 2,000 years ago. May we see the truth found in the Bible about Jesus, knowing with certainty it is true.
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Psalm 56:3, NLT
People may know we are Christians, but they will not understand why we can endure suffering and calamity. May we represent the peace of Christ in a chaotic world.
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
Romans 8:31, NLT
People may know we are Christians, but they may not understand the truth of who Christ is, maybe even hating Him and therefore us. We show them God’s love all the more.
As the youth pastor who is married to the children’s director, I pray about this frequently. We are blessed to have built up a good little team. It can be intimidating sometimes to proclaim God’s Word, even to children. (We have some rambunctious and “too intelligent” young’ins that can challenge the teachings!)
All who teach God’s Word need prayer (that should be all Christians!) Let us remember those engaging young minds, hearts, and souls.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: This Sunday at Church: This Sunday at Church: Pray for those teaching the Children’s Sunday School at your Church.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for those teaching Children’s Sunday School at your Church
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.
1 John 3:1, NLT
People may be able to know we are Christians, but they may not know the truth of being God’s adopted children through Christ. We still show them God’s love.
But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name
John 1:12, CSB
God created us for fellowship, but we have all sinned and separated ourselves from each other and Him. But He became one of us to restore fellowship and even invite us into His family when we believe.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Peter 2:9-10, CSB
God created us for fellowship, but in our sin we separated from Him and each other. But He came to us to redeem us and restore us, to make us a holy people in fellowship with Him and each other when we believe in Christ.
On that day the Lord will become King over the whole earth — the Lord alone, and his name alone.
Zechariah 14:9, CSB
God made us for fellowship and as stewards of this world, but we rebelled and separated ourselves. Yet He became one of us to die and rise again to restore fellowship and make those who believe co-regents with Him. May we seek our King who saves and reigns.
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Hebrews 13:16, CSB
God created us for fellowship, but we broke that by stealing from His glory and our own honor. He became one of us to restore fellowship, and He calls us to similarly sacrifice and care for each other to His glory.
a simple man of God 