Colossians 2:2,3 - "That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; (3) In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Verse 3 is a reflection through Christ of verse 2. It's a privilege that we have a relationship with the precious and true source of wisdom and knowledge. - Garrett Longest
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Isaiah 1:18 - “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”With the recent snow storm, I was reminded of this verse. We have much to be thankful for. - Clifford Myers
Friday, January 29, 2016
Proverbs 28:1b -"...but the righteous are bold as a lion." - I was thinking on this verse in light of Wed. night's message and was challenged to be a better witness to my coworkers. The prophet Daniel lived godly before people but did not stop there. He boldly proclaimed his love of God before the king. Challenge yourself and pray for each other that we all may dare to be a Daniel. - Matt Stephens
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Isaiah 51:3 ends with "...joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody." Joy. Gladness. Thankfulness. So happy that you're singing. Is that you? Me? Too often I am grouchy, annoyed, bothered by the nuisances and inconveniences of life. Not good. Correct my focus, Lord Jesus, so I am exhibiting the joy and gladness that your great love gives me! - Daniel Holser
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Psalm 103:10-11 - "He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him." I am so thankful that although I have many shortcomings and am very far from perfect, God is still so good to me, and does not reward me according to my sin and what I really deserve. This is a blessing He gives only to those that fear Him. As Christians we have many disappointments in our lives, but thankfully His mercy is not one of them. - Brian Boots
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Revelation 2:10 - “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Jesus was faithful unto death; don't back down, or become cold no matter what the devil does. Keep on the firing line, and you will get your reward. - Joshua Gross
Monday, January 25, 2016
Matthew 10:32 - "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in Heaven." With all the political news and agenda going on now we should use this as a time to let those around us know that we believe in Jesus Christ and tell them what He did for us. - Wes Smith
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Proverbs 23:28 - "She also lieth in wait as for a prey and increases the transgressors among men." Interesting how different a situation this is from Proverbs 7 where the man puts himself in the situation to do wrong. It is not enough to stay away from those places and those people. We as Christian men must be faithful in our walk with God so that He can help us guard against those who want to steal our testimony and character. You are not looking, but there may be one looking for you. Be aware and stay grounded in your walk with God. - Jason Brothers
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Titus 1:15 - "Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled." It takes effort and conscious determination to keep your thoughts pure. Double meanings and ungodly thoughts do not belong in the mind of a godly man who desires to lead himself and his family into true holiness. A clean thought life begins with a vibrant relationship with Christ. - Steve Boots
Friday, January 22, 2016
I Corinthians 4:2 - "Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful." Our country, our church, our homes need men that are faithful. We can all be faithful to the Lord no matter our talent or circumstances. - John Mark Brothers
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Matthew 4:19 - "And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Are we following the Lord's leading when it comes to winning souls to Him, or do we stop too often at just leaving a tract or praying for someone? This year I'm trying to be more attentive to the opportunities He gives me to present the full message to strangers as well as those on my salvation list. - Jason Barrett
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Psalm 40:8 - "I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart." One of the best ways to ensure that we do God's will for our lives is by reading and memorizing His Word. I am challenging myself this year to memorize and dwell on more of the Bible so that I will be more likely to obey it. Will you do the same? - Jason Myers
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
2 Peter 3:16 - "As also in all his [Paul] epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction." Beware other religions and doctrines that were made from taking God's Word out of context, twisting the meaning of a passage, or claiming contradictions (which is also taking out of context). These are to their own destruction. The Bible tells us that "Every word of God is pure" and that we should "Study to shew thyself approved....rightly dividing the word of truth." - Garrett Longest
Monday, January 18, 2016
Zechariah 7:8-10 - “And the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.” There are many needs that require our prayers and actions outside of our immediate families (i.e. fellow church families, bus children/their families, coworkers, extended family, etc.). God through Zechariah let the Israelites know why they were in captivity and why their prayers were not being answered. Let us remember Galatians 6: 10 “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” - Clifford Myers
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Revelation 2:17 - "He that an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it." God has so much for us if we will just take the time to daily search the Scriptures and meet with Him. - Phil Dann
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Amos 5:24 - "But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." The book of Amos is a warning of God's coming judgment on a people that claim to be God's people but disregard His direction in worship. In the previous verses God states the their worship is despised because there is no righteousness. As we go to worship this weekend, remember God want us to live righteously and exercise godly judgment of right and wrong so our worship will be acceptable to Him. True worship is really on the inside, but manifested by our actions. - Matt Stephens
Friday, January 15, 2016
John 10:27 - "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them . . ." Think on that. Jesus knows you. The real you, all that you are. And, he loves you. It doesn't get better than that. - Daniel Holser
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Psalm 92:13-14 - "Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;". This is my hope and prayer and hopefully that of every Christian, flourishing and bearing fruit for Christ right into old age. This is not done by accident though. Like brother John Mark preached, we must be in our Bibles and know what we believe to be able to pass it on. - Brian Boots
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Galatians 5:1 -“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” God saved us not only from our sins but OUT of sin. We must remember that we are not bound by sin like those unsaved, which should help us to make the right choices and to want to save others so they may be free. - Josh Gross
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Nehemiah 8:3b - "And the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law." I heard a preacher say recently, that it is so important for us to prepare ourselves for hearing the Word of God preached by confessing sin and finding quiet time to focus before going to church. So often times we rush into church like it is another gym, restaurant, or grocery store and then wonder why we get nothing out of it. This year go to church with a purpose of receiving a blessing because you have prepared your heart. - Jason Brothers
Monday, January 11, 2016
John 7:17 - "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine." God will show us His will for our life if we not only seek it but more importantly have a willing heart to do what He has for us. - Wes Smith
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Psalm 84:11 - "For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." What an incentive this is to just live and love a holy life. We like to blame God sometimes for the way things go in our lives, but imagine how much has been withheld because we weren't walking uprightly. This just proves that God is waiting for us to do right so He can bless us. - Steve Boots
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Throughout this letter Paul tells us "I have all, and abound"; "my God shall supply"; "Rejoice in the Lord"; "I thank my God"; "I trust in the Lord"; Over and over Paul reminds us that whatever we are going through in life (in Paul's case, he was in prison anticipating his death) don't worry because God is in complete control. He is allowing the circumstances for a reason, and that reason is always to strengthen us. God's peace which passeth all understanding led Paul to say "in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." - Garrett Longest
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Romans 11:33 - "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" We have an amazing God! Let's take advantage of His wisdom by asking for it this year. - John Mark Brothers
Friday, January 8, 2016
Matthew 20:27-28 - "And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many" As men, the temptation is to try to be in charge of everything and everybody. Let's try to look for opportunities to serve those in our families and in our church this year. - Jason Myers
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
II Timothy 2:15 - “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Paul reminds Timothy and us to daily read, study, and correctly apply God’s Word in our walk, conversation, and daily life. Let’s remember this as we start this new year of 2016. - Clifford Myers
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Philippians 3:17 - "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample." I'm so thankful that we have a church full of Christ-honoring men and women that my children can look up to as they grow up. - Phil Dann
Monday, January 4, 2016
Psalm 3:3 - "But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." - How blessed we are to have a shield in God to hide from the attacks of this world. But not only do we hide there, He is also the One that lifts us up when we are down. Remember, no matter what we may face this week, we have a God to go to in trouble Who will raise us up when we are down. And He NEVER fails. - Matt Stephens
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Psalm 2:8 - "Ask of me and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession." I don't think this is too much of a stretch to say that this verse could be taken as; if we would ask God in prayer for the souls of the unsaved we are working on, he will answer our prayer with their salvation being added to our account. Are we praying like we should for those lost souls that we know? -Brian Boots
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