From
everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his
righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep his covenant
and remember to obey his precepts.
Psalm
103:17-18
New
International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
Forever
love is talked about in dime store novels, but only found in God. We tap that
reservoir of eternal and divine love through the Holy Spirit, who helps us
receive it and share it.
MY PRAYER...
Everlasting
Father, may your love fill your people so the world may know we are Jesus'
disciples. Through him I pray. Amen.
CLOTHE YOURSELF
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Clothe
yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for
[indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your
physical nature]...”
(Romans
13:14, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD
Is
there something in your life that you would like to put a stop to today? Maybe
it’s a certain behavior, addiction or bad attitude that isn’t pleasing to God.
When Adam and Eve disobeyed in the garden, the first thing God did was to put
clothing on them. They needed to be covered. In the same way, you and I need to
be covered today. What should we cover or clothe ourselves with?
When
you “clothe yourself” with the Lord Jesus Christ, you will be protected and
able to stand strong against temptation. How do you clothe yourself with Jesus
Christ? First of all, when you receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are
covered and cleansed by His blood. You are restored and renewed. Then, just as
you get dressed daily, you have to daily “cover” your mind with the Word of God.
That means you cover every point that has access to your thoughts. Cover your
ears by listening to the Word. Cover your eyes by watching only what is
pleasing to the Lord. Cover your mouth by speaking the Word and encouraging
those around you. As you cover yourself with Christ, you’ll be strong against
temptation, you’ll walk in victory, and you’ll experience the good things He
has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly
Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to redeem me and restore me.
Thank You for making me new and covering me so that I can stand strong against
temptation. Today, I submit every area of my life to You and invite You to have
Your way in me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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