The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you” (Philippians 1:3).

When Paul thought of the Philippian believers, he was filled with thanksgiving for them. What a beautiful way to begin his letter to these folks! Their friendship and partnership in the Lord’s work brought a sense of thankfulness to the dear Apostle Paul. He told them so! What a good challenge for us today. Has someone been used of the Lord to be a blessing to you? As you thank the Lord for this person, be sure to also tell him or her as well.

For today: Let’s follow the example of Paul. As we are thankful for others, let’s tell them so.

“I being in the way, the LORD led me” (Genesis 24:27).

The servant of Abraham was on an incredible mission to find a wife for Isaac. He earnestly asked the Lord to bless and prosper his journey on this most important assignment. God incredibly answered the big prayer request of the servant. Now he summed up his journey to Rebekah’s family with this testimony, “I being in the way, the LORD led me.” This speaks of his submission and God’s direction. Though we aren’t out looking for brides for people, we do have the responsibility to yield to the Lord and watch for His direction.

For today: How sweet to know that the Lord is leading and that I can follow!

“Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” (John 4:29).

What an unlikely person in an unlikely place to hear the gospel of the grace of the Lord Jesus. The Samaritan woman was challenged by the Lord Jesus to come and bring her husband to hear this wonderful news. She replies, “I have no husband” (John 4:17). The Lord Jesus responds that she answers well because she has had five husbands and the present man- well, she is not even married to him. Upon hearing the convicting words of the Savior, she understands that He is no ordinary man. He knows the secret parts of her life. Surely this is the Christ.

For today: Christ is amazing. He knows every detail of our lives, and yet He still loves us. Surely He is the LORD!

“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what He hath done for my soul” (Psalm 66:16).

The Psalmist declares that he is on a great mission. He is going to declare what the Lord has done for him personally. Can you imagine that the Psalmist, under the harsh conditions of the Old Testament economy, wants to declare what the Lord is doing for him? If it is good for this Old Testament believer, it surely is good for us today. Who can you tell about what God has done for you? Say, why not invite someone to subscribe to the Daily Prescriptions?

For today: Tell someone about what the Lord has done for you!

“O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of His praise to be heard” (Psalm 66:8).

Have you enjoyed having the last few Daily Prescriptions taken from the same Psalm? I have enjoyed writing about these grand verses. The principles and applications from this Psalm truly have blessed my life. Speaking of blessings, the Psalmist reminded us about praising and blessing our God. Praising the Lord is a great privilege as well as great responsibility. A good way to check on how you are doing with this is to think back over your own prayers. How much praise is being lifted to the Lord?

For today: Let’s ask the Lord to help us to be people of praise today because He is awesome!