March 18 - April 21, 2007

Sunday, March 18, 2007
“For the LORD, the God of Israel, said that he hates putting away: for one covers violence with his garment, said the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that you deal not treacherously.” (Malachi 2:16 AKJV)

The words “putting away” refer to divorce. God hates divorce. Building and maintaining a healthy marriage should be a priority of every family. Stay married. 

Monday, March 19, 2007
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” (Revelation 21:1 AKJV)

This world will end and then there will be eternity. Will you be in God’s new heaven or will you be in Hell? Knowing Jesus is the way to Heaven. “Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6 AKJV)

Tuesday, March 20, 2007
“Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me. But you say, Wherein have we robbed you? In tithes and offerings.” (Malachi 3:8 AKJV)

Have you been robbing God? Repent and give Him the tenth of your income. “Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and prove me now herewith, said the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” (Malachi 3:10 AKJV)

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” (Genesis 1:26 AKJV)

You are no accident. You are made in the image of Almighty God. God loves you.

Thursday, March 22, 2007
“Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, Yes, has God said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” (Genesis 3:1 AKJV)

The Devil tries to get us to doubt God and His Word. Don’t listen. He is out to hurt you.

Friday, March 23, 2007
“For you are not a God that has pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with you.” (Psalms 5:4 AKJV)

God is holy and He will never approve of sin. We should be grateful and worship our great God.

Saturday, March 24, 2007
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.” (Matthew 5:17 AKJV)

Jesus came to live a perfect life. He obeyed the laws of God. We should seek to follow His example.

Sunday, March 25, 2007
“Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.” (Matthew 5:11 AKJV)

Christians should not be surprised by persecution from the world. It is really a blessing.

Monday, March 26, 2007
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8 AKJV)

Do you really want to know God? Seek to be pure in heart and you will find Him.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4 AKJV)

Your sorrow could be an opening for God to work in your life. Look to Him. He will see you through your tough times.  

Wednesday, March 28, 2007
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6 AKJV)

Is your life empty? Let the Lord fill it with Himself and find meaning for your life.

Thursday, March 29, 2007
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 AKJV)

God knows everything. It is best if we consult Him about life and life situations. Our Heavenly Father knows best.

Friday, March, 2007
“And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them.” (Matthew 8:14-15 AKJV)

Those who have been helped by Jesus should in turn be a blessing to others. Think it over.

Saturday, March 31, 2007
“The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” (Psalms 9:17 AKJV)

This is a sober and serious thought. Where do you stand with God?

Sunday, April 1, 2007
“Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21 AKJV)

Being a Christian is more than saying words. It is a life committed to follow Jesus with our lives.

Monday, April 2, 2007
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know your name will put their trust in you: for you, LORD, have not forsaken them that seek you.” (Psalms 9:9-10 AKJV)

There is hope for you. God cares and He can help. Put your life in His hands.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007
“Why by their fruits you shall know them.” (Matthew 7:20 AKJV)

Can people tell that you are a Christian or would they be surprised? Think it over.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained; What is man, that you are mindful of him? and the son of man, that you visit him?” (Psalms 8:3-4 AKJV)

God favors us with His presence. We are the ones who are blessed. The great Creator cares about you.

Thursday, April 5, 2007
“Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14 AKJV)

Jesus is that way. “Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6 AKJV)
 
Friday, April 6, 2007
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you:” (Matthew 7:7 AKJV)

Jesus encourages us to pray. Prayer does make a difference.

Saturday, April 7, 2007
“But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 AKJV)

Put the Lord first and watch Him take care of the rest of the things of life. Take God at His Word.

Sunday, April 8, 2007
“And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” (Matthew 28:5-6 AKJV)

Jesus is alive. He conquered sin, death and the grave. He gives eternal life in Heaven to all who commit their lives to Him. Are you going to Heaven? 

Monday, April 9, 2007
“You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more.” (Psalms 16:11 AKJV)

God has a wonderful plan for your life. Draw near to Him and obey Him. Real joy will be yours to enjoy.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.” (Proverbs 3:27 AKJV)

When God impresses us to share, let’s do it and do it now. God speaks to us to act not just to ponder.
 
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
“He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathers not with me scatters abroad.” (Matthew 12:30 AKJV)

There is no middle ground with Jesus. Where do you stand with Jesus? Think it over.

Thursday, April 12, 2007
“Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes. For the LORD shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken.” (Proverbs 3:25-26 AKJV)

Walking with the Lord will give us great confidence and peace. He will take care of His own.

Friday, April 13, 2007
“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.” (Psalms 14:1 AKJV)

Don’t be foolish. Be wise. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 AKJV)

Saturday, April 14, 2007
“Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.” (Matthew 11:28-29 AKJV)

Jesus can help you. Give your burdens to Him. Do it now.

Sunday, April 15, 2007
“Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33 AKJV)

Real Christians are glad to be identified with Jesus. Are you a genuine Christian?
 
Monday, April 16, 2007
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.” (Proverbs 3:11-12 AKJV)

God’s discipline reminds us that He truly loves us and that we belong to Him.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007
“Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the first fruits of all your increase: So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10 AKJV)

Giving back to God indicates that we truly honor Him. By the way, He should be the first one we honor with our blessings. Next paycheck give back to God first your tithe and offerings.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
“My eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.” (Psalms 25:15 AKJV)

Look up. God is on the throne. He will help you. Cast your cares upon Him.

Thursday, April 19, 2007
“And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.” (Matthew 21:22 AKJV)

Faith is an important key in our praying. Don’t just say the words. Believe.

Friday, April 20, 2007
“And it shall be when your son asks you in time to come, saying, What is this? that you shall say to him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:” (Exodus 13:14 AKJV)

Our children should see evidence of our faith and commitment to the Lord. Are you a good witness to your own children?

Saturday, April 21, 2007
“But it shall not be so among you: but whoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:” (Matthew 20:26-27 AKJV)

Great people in God’s eyes are those who serve others. How does God see us?