His Word for Today

This morning’s verses talk about loving our neighbors, especially those in the Body of Christ. (Ref Galatians 6:10) The Body of Christ is not limited to What we normally refer to as the Church organization that we belong to locally where we usually gather within a physical tangible building. The Body of Christ starts from where two or three are gathered in His name (Ref Matthew 18:20) to all of the believers globally from all denominations as the Scriptures do not limit this.

This morning’s verses talk about Christ having become a curse for us so that we can become His righteousness. (Ref Galatians 3:13) This means that the Old Testament Law that leads to curse was removed completely through Christ. We no longer need to work to earn His righteousness but receive His righteousness by faith. (Ref Ephesians 2:8) In other words, the Old Testament Law that is taught in the Scriptures need to be read accordingly. They are no longer what leads to curse b

This morning’s verses talk about honoring our parents. The Bible teaches that honoring parents leads to prosperity including long life. (Ref Ephesians 6:2-3) This may not make sense in our minds but this is what the Creator says. The Bible also teaches us to trust the Lord with all of our hearts and not to lean on our own understanding. (Ref Proverbs 3:5-6) Today, let us seek His guidance concerning our relationships with our parents. Are we obedient to what the Lord is leadi

This morning’s verses talk about the firstborn.  Jesus Christ is the Firstborn. (Ref Colossians 1:15) Does this mean that Adam and Eve and their descendants are 2nd and lower class than Christ? No, we are precious and honored in His sight. (Ref Isaiah 43:4)  We may all want to feel valued by being the first in the organization, team, company, church, family etc. but we don’t need to strive to be the first to experience acceptance. Even if we are not in the first chair, we can

This morning’s verses talk about marriage. Marriage in the Scriptures represents our relationship with Christ. Believers are the bride and Christ the bridegroom. (Ref John 3:29) Marriages should not be forced because we come to Christ from our own freewill. Honoring freewill may sometimes feel challenging and painful because we may believe that our way is right, we can choose to honor freewill of others in our relationships because that is His way.  Today, let us choose to ho

This morning’s verses talk about the guilt removed for the righteous. Christ died on the cross so that we can be righteous. (Ref 2 Corinthians 5:21) We may have guilty emotions about some things in our lives that took place in the past but they were dealt with at the cross 2,000 years ago before we were ever born. In other words, it is not our guilty conscience or emotions that should lead us to take actions. It is His Spirit in us that should. (Ref Philippians 2:13) Today, l

This morning’s verses talk about bearing fruit.  The Lord is interested in bearing fruit. As believers, we are connected to Christ which enables us to bear much fruit. (Ref John 15:5) In other words, the fruit bearing process should be effortless. What have we resisted from receiving from Jesus Who is the Vine, so that as branches, we can produce fruitful results? What has He spoken to us through the Scriptures or the Holy Spirit? We hear His voice. (Ref John 10:27) Today, le

This morning’s verses talk about experiencing victory over our enemies. The Scripture teaches that the believers are more than conquerors. (Ref Romans 8:37) In other words, when we fight against the enemies, we fight from the position of victory. The Bible also teaches that we should focus on what is in the Spirit of God and let go of what is ungodly. (Ref Galatians 5:16) We have no time to think about ungodly things - we should intentionally focus on thinking about things th

This morning’s verses talk about being prepared to be at the right place at the right time.  From today’s Scriptures, it seems that some of the soldiers were not ready to be out in the battle as they had other matters to be dealt with and fulfilled first before they could be out in the battle. What are the things we need to work on and fulfill today so that we can be prepared for the calling He has on our lives?  Today, let us seek His guidance in terms of what He wants us to

This morning’s verses talk about placing a charge. Are we charging or confronting others because we feel it is the right thing to do or has the matter been confirmed by two or three others? (Ref Matthew 18:16) This is one of the reasons why it is important to be quick to listen to others and not get angry. (Ref James 1:19) We need others to walk the path Christ lived. We may need course correction.  Today, before we accuse others, let us humbly seek the wise counsel of others

This morning’s verse talks about boundaries.  How far can we go in terms of our walk with Christ? As far as to the point where we are aligned with His plans for us. The Scriptures teach us the boundaries we are to stay within.  In the world, common sense may teach us not to step into other people’s business but the Bible teaches us to love your neighbor showing concern for others. (Ref Mark 12:30-31) If the Spiritual gift the Lord has given us is not in pastoring, does this m

This morning's verses talk about the consequences of ungodly emotions.  Have we asked ourselves or the Lord if we have any ungodly thoughts that need to be dealt with? Because if we leave them untouched, it will soon show up through our mouths and other behaviours. (Ref Luke 6:45) Or if we have noticed any ungodly behaviour, we need to go to the roots to understand what caused it so that the ungodly behaviour could vanish. (Ref Mark 11:20-21) Today, let us seek His guidance t

This morning's verses talk about experiencing more of Christ enlarging our territories. How do we take on more responsibilities? Love the Lord and obey Him. What is He leading us to do today? Our obedience to the Lord does not stop when we have obeyed one commandment. We have the opportunity to continue to grow in obedience. (Ref Philippians 1:6) Are we persistent about what we want to do rather than what He wants us to do? Unlike Moses, Joshua took on the vision Moses receiv

This morning's verses talk about our motives. The Bible teaches that if we hate our neighbor, we have committed murder. (Ref 1 John 3:15) The Lord is interested more in our heart’s motives than the behaviours. (Ref Hebrews 4:12) It is important to ask ourselves the question of why we do certain things. Is it to honor the Lord Who lives in us? (Ref Galatians 2:20) Today, let us ask ourselves the question of why. Why do we work so hard? Is it because of fear of what if or of th

This morning's verses talk about taking territories. The Bible teaches that believers are more than conquerors. (Ref Romans 8:37) Our journeys don’t stop when we take new territories. He wants us to continue to grow. Our lives on this earth do not finish when we reach the mountain top - it is when we go and be with the Lord. (Ref Philippians 1:6)Today, let us challenge ourselves to go as far as we can to fulfill the God given destiny.  May the Lord continue to richly bless yo

This morning's verses talk about hearing from Him. The Lord wants us to hear directly from Him. Having someone intercede was not His desire but rather out of mercy. The people were afraid of hearing directly from the Lord. The Scripture promises that the believers hear His voice. (Ref John 10:27) We can trust Him that He would speak to us one way or the other. Because He will do a new thing, (Ref Isaiah 43:19) we can be open to new ways of how He would speak to us. This is an

This morning's verses talk about being complete, perfect and blameless in His sight. The Scripture teaches that before the foundations of the world, we were chosen to be holy and blameless in His sight. (Ref Ephesians 1:4) Lord Jesus Christ became sin so that we can become His righteousness. (Ref 2 Corinthians 5:21) His sacrifice at the cross makes us righteous in Him. Today, let us rest in the Truth that we are His righteousness because of His finished work at the cross. We

This morning's verses talk about following the Lord receiving the inheritance.  What is He leading us to do today? He gives us the will and desires to do what pleases Him. Abundant life is for today and not for tomorrow to experience. Because each day counts, He gives us this day, today our daily bread. (Ref John 10:10, Matthew 6:11) We may have fear about tomorrow onwards but He is our inheritance.  Today, let us listen to the inner prompting that leads us to do what pleases

This morning's verses talk about giving Him the first portion. What does giving Him the first portion mean? He takes our first place in our lives. When we seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, all of life's necessities in His eyes are met abundantly. When we seek Him first, His material, financial blessings follow. (Ref Matthew 6:33) Today, let us ask ourselves, to what we have given our first place. Let us seek first His Kingdom. May the Lord continue to richly bless

This morning's devotional talks about God's inheritance.  The Scripture teaches that all He has is ours. (Ref  Luke 15:31) What an amazing promise. Even if we have lost everything, we still have the Lord Who provides everything we need to live a Godly life. (Ref 2 Peter 1:3) One of the great benefits to this promise is that we are able to take risks emotionally moving forward, afraid in faith. Is there anything that has kept us from moving forward because of fear? He has alre