October 14 - November 17, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007
“The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.” (Psalms 34:18 AKJV)

Brokenness can be a pathway to blessing. We look to the Lord in the hard times and then we experience Him in ways that we would not otherwise.
 
Monday, October 15, 2007
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.” (Proverbs 21:15 AKJV)

Godliness has its rewards and sin has its consequences. Which will you choose?

Tuesday, October 16, 2007
“Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 AKJV)

Christians are to live lives that bring glory to God. Are others seeing Jesus in you?

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any wise to do evil.” (Psalms 37:8 AKJV)

Anger and worry bring strife. Give it up. God is on the throne.

Thursday, October 18, 2007
“Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” (Psalms 37:4-5 AKJV)

Faith in God has wonderful benefits. He loves you and He can take care of you.

Friday, October 19, 2007
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” (1 Corinthians 13:1 AKJV)

No amount of talent can substitute for love. Love for God and love for others is what makes life worth the living.

Saturday, October 20, 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)

Honor God as God and He will take care of you. This is His world and you are His creation.
 
Sunday, October 21, 2007
“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” (Job 1:21 AKJV)

We are so dependent upon God. We are weak but He is strong. We are made by God for God. Think it over.

Monday, October 22, 2007
“A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.” (Psalms 37:16 AKJV)

Money cannot satisfy the desires of the human heart. Godly living can bring a peace that the world cannot give.
 
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” (1 Corinthians 14:33 AKJV)

If you are confused, seek the heart of God. He will bring peace. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 AKJV)
 
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not you the chastening of the Almighty: For he makes sore, and binds up: he wounds, and his hands make whole.” (Job 5:17-18 AKJV)

God’s discipline is good. It shows that we belong to Him and that He loves us. 

Thursday, October 25, 2007
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6 AKJV)

Are you taking time to do this? It requires time and love but the promise is worth it.

Friday, October 26, 2007
“A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.” (Proverbs 22:3 AKJV)

The key here is to know what is evil. If we don’t know our Bible we are fighting a spiritual battle with no ammunition. Read your Bible. You need it.

Saturday, October 27, 2007
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet on a rock, and established my goings.” (Psalms 40:1-2 AKJV)

God can help you also. Look to Him and He will lift you up.

Sunday, October 28, 2007
 For I know that my redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day on the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:” (Job 19:25-26 AKJV)

Death holds no despair for those who trust the Lord. Are you ready to die? Faith in the Lord will prepare you.

Monday, October 29, 2007
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:30 AKJV)

Fighting or ignoring the Lord is a losing battle. He is all wisdom and He knows what is best for you.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007
“The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:31 AKJV)

Your greatest asset is faith in God. He has the power and wisdom you need that the world cannot provide.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
“LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.” (Psalms 39:4 AKJV)

We are all frail and in desperate need of the Lord. Put your life in His capable hands. Do it now. Life is short.

Thursday, November 1, 2007
“He that sows iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.” (Proverbs 22:8-9 AKJV)

Do you want your life to be full or futile? The choice is yours to make.
 
Friday, November 2, 2007
“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” (Proverbs 22:7 AKJV)

Debt can make life a chore and make people slaves. Think it over.

Saturday, November 3, 2007
“The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 AKJV)

The devil and sin come to destroy. Jesus comes to give life with meaning? What do you want?

Sunday, November 4, 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 AKJV)

Are you tired and weary? Come to Jesus and He will give you the peace you need.
Monday, November 5, 2007
“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine to them.” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4 AKJV)

Have you been blinded by the vanity of this world? Jesus will give you the help and direction you need if you will just allow Him to be your Lord and Savior.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7 AKJV)

Christian, you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you. God is at work in you to show others about Jesus.
It is a privilege to know Jesus.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007
“Be not you afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.” (Psalms 49:16-17 AKJV)

Riches are fleeting and so is life on this earth. It is best to prepare for eternity. Are you ready? Commit your life to the Lord today. You may not have tomorrow.

Thursday, November 8, 2007
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9 AKJV)
Jesus loves you. He gave His life for you on the cross. He bore the penalty of your sin. Don’t doubt His love for you.

Friday, November 9, 2007
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 AKJV)

Fear God. Obey God. Love God. You will see Him one day and you will have to give an account of your life to Him. Think it over.

Saturday, November 10, 2007
“In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening withhold not your hand: for you know not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.” (Ecclesiastes 11:6 AKJV)

Be faithful and be diligent. Keep the faith. You don’t know what deed will really bring a great harvest.

Sunday, November 11, 2007
“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;” (Ecclesiastes 12:1 AKJV)

Don’t waste your life. Start serving the Lord today. You will be glad you did.

Monday, November 12, 2007
“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking smell: so does a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor.” (Ecclesiastes 10:1 AKJV)

Guard your life and your reputation. One foolish act can lead to a world of heartache.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
“For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world works death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10 AKJV)

Go to God with your regrets and seek His forgiveness and cleansing. He can bring new life to you.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007
“Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of the life of your vanity, which he has given you under the sun, all the days of your vanity: for that is your portion in this life, and in your labor which you take under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 9:9 AKJV)

Love and marriage is one of God’s awesome gifts to humanity. Love your wife. She is a gift from God.
 
Thursday, November 15, 2007
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8 AKJV)

Don’t be a quitter. Keep going. It’s better to finish what we start than to quit.

Friday, November 16, 2007
“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.” (Ecclesiastes 7:5 AKJV)

Listen to Godly advice. It will save you a lot of grief. Thank God for those who love you enough to tell you the truth.

Saturday, November 17, 2007
“It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.” (Ecclesiastes 7:2 AKJV)

It’s good for the soul to attend a funeral from time to time. It puts life and eternity into real perspective.