The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

“And let us not be weary in well doing” (Galatians 6:9).

Paul’s encouragement to the churches of Galatia is just what we need today. You know what weariness is. It is that sense of growing tired. It is the strong inclination to quit. The Apostle admonished the Galatians not to become tired of doing the right thing. The Lord is fully able to give His people the strength to do what is right.

For today:  Do the right thing today. The Lord is the source of your strength. Don’t grow tired of doing what is right.

“Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid” (Romans 6:1).

Paul posed a strong and very pointed question when he asked if we should continue on in sin and expect that God’s grace would just always be available. There is danger in developing an attitude like this. Wise believers seek to please the Lord. We rejoice in His patience, but we also understand that we do not push His patience with our sinful living. He truly wants to give us victory over doubt and disobedience. His grace is wonderful.

For today: God is greater than any struggle you will ever encounter. Trust His grace and ask for His help.

“He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51).

The Lord Jesus was totally committed to be the Redeemer. From Luke 9:51 and onward, Jesus makes His way southward to Jerusalem where He would lay down His life as the perfect Sacrifice for our sin. The cross did not surprise Him. The cross did not defeat Him. He clearly and deliberately gave Himself for us. What a precious Savior!

For today: Give thanks to the awesome Lord Jesus for His amazing gift of salvation.

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).

John the Apostle described the indescribable with the brief statement, “And dwelt among us.” The eternal Lord Jesus Christ entered the world He created and dwelled among the creation. He is eternal (John 1:1-2). He is the Creator (John 1:3). In His infinite grace, He dwelled among us (John 1:14). What does this mean for us today? He truly understands our situation and needs. You can fully trust Him because He really knows how you feel.

For today: Be confident that He is fully trustworthy in everything you face today.

“And he was angry and would not go in” (Luke 15:28.)

The prodigal brother returns home. Dad is throwing a party. As the older son returns from working in the field, he hears the sounds of celebration. Upon discovering that his wasteful brother had returned, a sudden surge of anger and resentment overtakes him. We can almost hear him scream at his father, recalling all his hard work and how this dad never gave him a party. Sometimes a resentment that is harbored distorts good judgment. The older brother really had everything and missed so much because he was being consumed with anger.

For today:  Do you wrestle with anger and resentment? Give it totally to the Lord. You will be glad you did. Everyone around you will be glad as well.