Prepare your minds for action; be
self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus
Christ is revealed.
--1 Peter 1:13
New International Version
THOUGHTS
ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE
When Jesus came the first time, he came to
reveal God (John 1:18). As wonderful,
powerful, and gracious as he was in his earthly ministry, it did not fully
reveal Jesus our Lord. Our hope is tied
to his return. When he comes this time,
he won't come to reveal God, but to reveal himself -- the conquering Lord, the
Rider on the white horse. Every knee
will bow. And we will see him as he
really and fully is, Immanuel in power and grace. With this as our hope, we can be ready for active service to our
king as people who live their lives under his leadership and control.
MY
PRAYER
O Almighty God, I long for the day when I get
to see Jesus face to face coming with the angels in power. Until that time, fasten my heart in hope to
the glory Jesus will share with me on that day, and please empower me to live
as one who knows that victory is mine in Jesus.
Jesus, through your powerful name I pray. Amen.
FAITH SAYS THANK YOU!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“O
give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness
endure forever!”
(1
Chronicles 16:34, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD
What
you dwell on is what you will draw into your life. We can either focus on our
problems, or we can focus on our blessings. The question is: do you want more
problems, or do you want more blessings?
One
thing I’ve noticed is that when you live with an attitude of constant
gratitude, not only do you thank God for what He’s done in your life, you start
thanking Him for what He will do in your life. You thank Him for opening doors
for you in the future. You thank Him for increasing you. You thank Him for bringing
the right people into your life. When we say “Thank You” to God for the things
that are coming, it’s really a declaration of our faith in Him. It’s like
saying in essence, “God, I’m so sure of Your goodness, I’m so sure that You’re
working in my life that I’m going to thank You right now for what You are going
to do tomorrow!”
Friend,
that’s the kind of faith that pleases God. He wants us to trust in His goodness
and believe that He is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. He delights
in seeing our faith. He delights in an attitude of gratitude. Today, let your
faith say thank you. Praise Him throughout the day with a humble heart and
watch what He will do on your behalf!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father
in heaven, thank You for another day to praise You. Thank You for all You have
done in my life. Help me to see Your hand of blessing as I continually
acknowledge and praise Your name in Jesus’ name. Amen.
By:
Joel Osteen
source:
http://ww2.joelosteen.com/Pages/MessageViewer.aspx?date=2012-11-22
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Jayson
Cabrera Gali
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