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June 18, 2022June 18, 2022

Press!

Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. (Philippians 3:12-16, NASB)

During aerial combat, fighter pilots communicate with a set of common language called the “brevity code.” The idea is to communicate with one another as briefly as possible, yet be descriptive and directive. As an example, there is a single word that tells a wingman, “You may continue the attack, and I have your 6 o’clock (the area directly behind him) covered.” That simple word is, “Press.” The Apostle Paul might have been the world’s first fighter pilot. Or he may have inspired this piece of the brevity code, I don’t know.

In his letter to the Philippian church, Paul tells about how he strives for the prize at the end of life, using the Lord Jesus Christ as his example. In the passage above, he begins by admitting that he hasn’t “already obtained it or have already become perfect.” This is the same attitude we should all have. From the time we proclaim Jesus as Lord until the moment we die, God is transforming us, changing us to be more like His Son (in my case, this will take a LONG time!).

Next Paul gives us some very important advice: “Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” It’s important that when we’re saved, we don’t dwell on our past sins. Once we’re forgiven, God sees us as perfect, because instead of our faces, He sees the face of Jesus! Don’t look back! Having not looked back, then, Paul is free to “press on” to finish his life with the “upward call of God.”

Philippians 3:14 image. Found at World Challenge, https://www.worldchallenge.org/tags/prize

Finally, Paul exhorts us to “keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.” How, then, shall we live? Paul’s letters are chock full of the tenets of godly conduct. Excerpts from Philippians:

“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (2:3-4)

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world.” (2:14-15)

In other words, we should love God and love other people. Don’t complain. Doing these, everything else will take care of itself. Once saved, don’t dwell on your past sins–God doesn’t! Look forward to the prize at the end. And . . . Press on!

Worship: “Press On,” by Mandisa

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

Mercy

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:12-16, NASB)

In the Apostle Paul’s first letter to his protege Timothy, he addresses some problems in the church at Ephesus that he wants Timothy to try to correct. It seems the Ephesians had strayed from certain fundamental precepts of the Church, and Paul wants Timothy to apply correction with “love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5) But Paul also gives us a glimpse of his own salvation, of God’s mercy and grace in his own life, in the passage above.

He begins by thanking “Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor.” Paul, then known as Saul, had been present at the stoning of Stephen (the first martyr after Jesus), and was on his way to Damascus to deliver more Christians to prison, torture and death, when he met the Lord Jesus, and was converted. Paul seems to be saying that if someone with his track record can be saved, anyone can.

1 Timothy 1:15 image. Found at Biblia, https://biblia.com/bible/hcsb/1-timothy/1/15-16

Moreover, Paul says he was shown mercy because he “acted ignorantly in unbelief.” Saul had been a Pharisee, with great zeal for God, yet like most others, he missed the physical visitation of God Himself on earth due to ignorance. Today, many people share a similar ignorance; many have not even heard of Jesus! But in Saul’s case, “the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.”

Further, Paul says that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” He says that for this reason he was given mercy, so that “Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.” So Paul was such a notorious character that God used him as an example: If he can receive grace and mercy, and be saved, then so can I!

Paul had one thing wrong. He might have been the foremost sinner of his time, but now it’s me. And I say to you now, if God can show His favor, mercy, and grace on me, He can do so for all people. The Bible says that God desires all of us to be saved. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus. Jesus took the punishment we deserve for our sins. All we’re required to do is acknowledge His death on the cross, believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness of our sins. If God can forgive Paul and me, He can forgive you!

Worship: “Holding on to Me,” by Jeremy Horn

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022

Work

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:23-24, NASB)

Have you ever had a really bad boss? Yeah, me too! But it’s not him/her we ultimately work for. The Apostle Paul reminds us Who our real Boss is in his letter to the church at Colossae, excerpted above.

Having a terrible boss or supervisor can certainly be devotional. But Paul says we’re to ignore this. Instead, we’re to “work heartily, as to the Lord rather than for men.” This applies for “whatever [we] do.” Followers of Jesus should pursue excellence in all they do. Why? Because this is more attractive than the opposite. People will wonder, “What’s up with her/him?”

It’s possible they’ll want what we have! Besides, says Paul, “From the Lord you will receive the inheritance” as adopted daughters and sons of God.

Colossians 3:23-24 image. Found at DailyVerses.net, https://dailyverses.net/colossians/3/23-24

This is important, because as we work to populate Heaven, we should do our part to take along as many people as possible. In Heaven, we’ll do much the same as we’re doing on earth: Serving God and others. This life serves as a dress rehearsal for the real thing. So we should practice doing our work as unto the Lord, and being the best we can be. Paul reminds us, “It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.”

Jesus followers should work then as unto the Lord. We should strive for excellence in all our pursuits. An old bumper sticker read, “My Boss is a Jewish Carpenter.” This is the attitude we should display as we proceed in the dress rehearsal for eternity in the New Jerusalem. Everything we do should be for God’s glory.

Worship: “Sing Your Praise to the Lord,” by Amy Grant

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Heart

For I will take you from the nations, gather you from all the lands and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances. You will live in the land that I gave to your forefathers; so you will be My people, and I will be your God. (Ezekiel 36:24-28, NASB)

The Prophet Ezekiel predicts Israel’s future in the text above. Israel had committed idolatry, and thus had been unfaithful to the LORD their God. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had already been exiled for its unfaithfulness, and the Southern Kingdom, Judah, was about to suffer from the same. Ezekiel’s prophecy is yet to occur, and will happen when followers of Jesus and Israel live together in the New Jerusalem!

He speaks of the regathering of Israel from all over the world to their Homeland. God will cleanse them from their sins, to include the idolatry, which caused them to be scattered throughout the world in the first place. God promises to give them “a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” This is not the first time Ezekiel has received this word from God (see the graphic below from Ezekiel 11).

Ezekiel 11:19 image. Found at https://pghnaz.org/2020/09/district-monthly-prayer-september/

Further, God promises to send to them the Holy Spirit, and “cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances.” Last, God will restore Israel “to the land that I gave to your forefathers; so you will be My people, and I will be your God.” Ezekiel reflects God’s promises throughout this book.

God’s promise to “remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh” is similar to what the Christian experiences when he/she comes to faith. The people in this world have a heart condition. God has to give us a new heart. Only when that happens do we call on the name of the Lord to be saved. My prayer for my unsaved friends (and Vladimir Putin) is for God to change their hearts.

The Bible speaks of the first three kings of Israel and their hearts. King Saul had no heart for God. King David (despite all of his sins) was whole-hearted for God. And King Solomon was half-hearted. I pray for myself to be whole-hearted, and to have an undivided heart for God!

Worship: “Undivided Heart,” by Twila Paris

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022

Pentecost

“. . . you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, NASB)

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. (Acts 2:1-4, NASB)

Today, 5 June 2022, is Pentecost Sunday. The timing for Pentecost is the 50th day past Resurrection Sunday, and ten days after Ascension Day (Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit would come to them not many days after He departed from them). The passages above are from Dr. Luke’s account as found in the book of Acts.

In the first verse above, Jesus tells the disciples that they would “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” Followers of Jesus have the same Holy Spirit and the same power within them that He promised to the disciples! If you’re like me, the Holy Spirit is what I call “the Forgotten Man” of the Trinity. I haven’t taken advantage of the fact that He resides with me and in my heart. I’m working to fix that with His help, and to include Him in my prayer life.

In addition, Jesus repeats His instructions in the Great Commission, telling them that they would witness “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Jesus’ instructions still apply today, and the Spirit remains at work, and will keep working until Jesus comes back for His people.

Pentecost Sunday around the world in 2022 — Pentecost image. Found at There is a Date for That!, https://www.thereisadayforthat.com/holidays/various/pentecost-sunday

In the next verses above, Luke describes how the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples. “Tongues as of fire . . . rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” The results? Luke goes on in the rest of chapter two. A crowd gathered, to include people of many nationalities, speaking many languages. They were amazed that these Galileans were speaking, yet each understood them in their own language (I think that’s the way it will be in the New Jerusalem!). Peter then delivered a sermon, and proclaimed Jesus to the crowd. Three thousand people were saved that day, all as a result of the power of the Holy Spirit. Luke reports that Jesus’ church continued to grow from that day on.

The message of Pentecost is that the power of the Holy Spirit is resident in all followers of Jesus Christ. Peter had denied knowing Jesus just 50 days before. Yet when the Spirit came upon him, he was emboldened to proclaim Jesus to the crowd. That’s a good example of the power the Holy Spirit brings to us!

The Holy Spirit is known as Helper and Teacher. I’m determined to include Him in my daily activities and my prayers. Just as important, I don’t want to get in His way. The power is available to everyone who has called upon the name of the Lord!

Worship: “Holy Spirit, Come,” by Jesus Culture

My daughter/publisher, Laura Stallings, informed me that this is my 100th post. I began last August. It took me a few days to get into a rhythm, but I figured out I could publish every three days. I try to post a new essay on dates of the month that are multiples of three (3rd, 6th, 9th, etc.). I enjoy teaching the Bible, and that translates very well to writing these essays. I’ll keep writing as long as my eyeballs and eyelids work. God is so good, and He is in control!

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Money

Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, That I not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God. (Proverbs 30:7-9, NASB)

Proverbs 30 is attributed to “Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle.” Agur is writing “to Ithiel and Ucal.” The prayer above strikes me as one of humility and restraint.

Agur’s two requests are, “Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches.” My impression is he wants to live a simple life, free of scandal, and free from the entrapments that chasing after money sometimes create.

He expands further on the question of wealth: “Feed me with the food that is my portion, That I not be full and deny You and say, ‘Who is the Lord?'” Agur understands that in times of prosperity, we often forget from Whom our blessings come. We’re big on asking God for things, but small in giving thanks, especially when everything goes well. Agur asks for enough to sustain him, and nothing more.

In addition, “that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God.” On the other hand, when it’s not going so well with us, we tend to curse God and wonder why He’s not taking care of us. Agur asks for just enough to provide for his needs, but for God to not put him in poverty.

The Bible warns us not to be overly concerned with chasing riches. There’s nothing wrong with having money, but “the LOVE of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (1 Timothy 6:10, emphasis mine) The Bible also is consistent in saying that the reason we make money is so we can help those less fortunate. Jesus told us that God will take care of us if we have faith. He knows exactly what we need. The one Person we need in our lives is Jesus. He will sustain us with all of our needs while we’re still here on earth.

Worship: “Irresistible,” by Hillsong Worship

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022

Justified

We are Jews by nature and not sinners from among the Gentiles; nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified. (Galatians 2:15-16, NASB)

In the excerpt from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia above, Paul has a discussion about justification. According to Christianity.com, “Justification is the declaring of a person to be just or righteous. It is a legal term signifying acquittal.” Contextually, justification is how we become just or righteous before God.

Paul begins by saying, “We are Jews by nature and not sinners from among the Gentiles.” His emphasis to a largely Gentile audience is to begin a discussion about justification by faith vs. justification by works. Having a background as Jewish Pharisee who persecuted the church, which was well known, would have told the readers and hearers that his background was with the Law of Moses, a doctrine of justification by works.

What Is Justification and What Does it Mean to Be Justified By Faith? — Image found at Christianity.com, https://www.christianity.com/theology/salvation/justifying-justification.html

Next, he tells them that even though a Jew, he understands that his justification comes not by following the Law (which is impossible to do), but by faith in Christ Jesus. Translation: It’s impossible to be justified to God by our deeds, by being “good,” but by faith in Jesus Christ. God is so holy, He cannot bear to be in the presence of sin or sinners. The Bible says that we’re all sinners, and that there is no amount of good we can do to compensate for our sins that is acceptable to the holy God. We can’t “earn” our way to heaven; the only way to get there is by faith in Jesus.

Paul finishes by reiterating that a person is justified by faith in Jesus Christ, and not by following the Law, “since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.” There is no amount of good we can do to get to heaven and have eternal fellowship with God. It doesn’t matter if I am a “good person”–the Bible says there’s no such thing. Only by faith in Christ will we get there. Have you called upon the name of the Lord?

Worship: “I Have Decided,” by Amy Grant

On this Memorial Day I’d like to remember loved ones and friends who have served our Nation, and have passed on.

My Father-in-Law, Bob Brower, who served in the European Theater during World War II. He crewed in B-17s as a radio operator and waist gunner.

Squadron/Classmates: Kosta Asselanis, who flew C-141s; and Rod Williams, who was a B-52 navigator.

Dads of USAFA Squadron/Classmates: General Jack Catton, Sr., who flew bombers during World War II, and commanded Air Force Major Commands; and Colonel Cliff Birchman, who flew fighters in Vietnam. I got to meet both of these gentlemen when I was a Cadet. They’re heroes of mine.

Friends and squadron mates who were killed in training accidents: Dave Mayer, USAFA classmate, A-7D accident in Turkey; Kyle Perdue, A-10A mishap in Kentucky; Joe Rayhill, A-10A accident in Arizona; Ross Mulhare, F-117A mishap in California; Mike Stewart, F-117A accident in Nevada; Ralph Gardner, USAFA classmate, F-16C accident in Republic of Korea.

Sunday School class: Don Seymore, USMC, two Purple Hearts in Vietnam; Gene Cole, Army Special Operations (a Snake-Eater!), served in Vietnam.

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

Glory

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. (Romans 8:18-25, NASB)

The Apostle Paul writes in the 8th chapter of Romans about our hopes to see the glory that awaits God’s children in heaven. He speaks of the suffering that we endure here on planet earth, and says they “are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Every one of us has troubles in this life–some more than others, but everyone goes through trials and tribulations. Paul speaks of the glory that awaits the followers of Jesus that far outweighs these problems!

Ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, men and women have had trouble with sin. God had a plan of redemption, and that plan was to send His Son, Jesus Christ, to be a sacrifice, to take the punishment we deserve for our sins. The sin problem is what Paul calls “futility,” but there is “hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.”

Romans 8:18 image. Found at Emmanuel Baptist Church, https://ebcky.com/2020/08/18/todays-verse-romans-818-kjv/

Paul goes on to talk about the expectant groaning of creation, and “even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.” Even though the Holy Spirit indwells us, Paul says we can’t wait for the day when we complete the transaction, when God takes us home in glorified bodies, and welcomes His adopted daughters and sons. He concludes by talking about hope. Hope is about things unseen, which causes us to wait expectantly: “But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.”

I don’t consider myself to be “suffering.” I don’t have chronic pain, and God has blessed me far beyond what I deserve, and far beyond measure. I would prefer not to have ALS, but I don’t think I suffer. As I write this, it’s two days past the horrific elementary school shootings in Uvalde, Texas. I can’t imagine the suffering and pain the parents and families of those slain children and their teachers are going through. And yet, no matter the extent of the suffering they and we go through, God has promised us that seeing His glory will far outweigh all of that pain. As for me, I have hope for the things unseen! Because I have Jesus, “with perseverance, [I] wait eagerly for it!”

Worship: “Show Me Your Glory/Majesty,” by Jesus Culture, ft. Kim Walker-Smith

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Ascended

And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. They also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven. (Acts 1:9-11, NASB)

This Thursday, May 26th, is Ascension Day, aka the Feast of the Ascension, or Ascension Thursday (many celebrate this day in their churches; it’s always on a Thursday, 40 days after Resurrection Sunday). The passage above from the first chapter of Acts, is Dr. Luke’s account of the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. This came, of course, after the crucifixion and the resurrection. Luke tells us that Jesus appeared to His disciples over a period of 40 days (v. 3); He gave specific instructions to them (v. 2); He told them not to leave Jerusalem until they were baptized with the Holy Spirit, “not many days from now” (vv. 4-5); and when the disciples questioned Him about when the Kingdom would be restored to Israel, Jesus responded that only the Father knows of the day and time (vv. 6-7).

We pick up now with the passage above. “And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” This must have been quite spectacular, because “they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going.” It’s not every day that we see a man being levitated up into the sky, and disappearing into the clouds. I imagine the disciples had mixed emotions as well: Their Teacher, Who they now understood as their Lord and Savior, Who had been crucified and entombed, then 40 days ago had risen from the dead, was now gone. He had told them this would happen, but still . . .

As they were still “gazing intently into the sky,” two angels appeared beside them and brought them back to reality. “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.” It’s as if the angels were telling them that until Jesus returns, they have a lot of work to do, and they’d best get moving! Interesting, too, is the information they give about Jesus’ return: He “will come in just the same way as you watched Him go into heaven.” Presumably, when Jesus comes back, He will descend from the clouds onto the Mount of Olives!

Jesus is going to return to the earth He created. In the meantime, since He ascended into heaven, He has been busy: The Bible says that He is seated at the right hand of the Father; He asked the Father, Who in turn sent the Holy Spirit, Who dwells in the hearts of all believers; He is our Advocate before the Father; He is praying for us RIGHT NOW, interceding for His people; and He is preparing a “dwelling place” or a “mansion” in the New Jerusalem for those who have called on His name! Knowing what Jesus is doing right now for His people, would you like the Creator to do the same for you?

Worship: “Crown Him with Many Crowns/All Hail the Power,” by Sandi Patty

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022

Worries II

“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:31-34, NASB)

Last time we learned that we shouldn’t worry, neither for what we will eat, nor what we will wear, for if we put our faith and trust in God, He will provide what we need (please see “Worries,” May 18, 2022). This was a portion of Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which is continued in the portion above. Jesus continues His dissertation on worries. You’re probably thinking, “Wade, why didn’t you cover this at the same time before?” Well, it’s because I wanted to play some music that goes with this passage.

First, Jesus reiterates that we shouldn’t worry about what we eat, drink, or put on our bodies. He says that “the Gentiles eagerly seek these things.” I think Jesus is trying to tell His fellow Jews that they’re different from the Gentiles, that He is the Hope of Israel, and that the Kingdom of God is at hand for them. In addition “your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”

Jesus then shares again the secret to defeat anxiety: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” So if we spend our time on the things of God, and not be overly worried about this world, we’ll receive our needs from the Father. Jesus concludes: “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Bible Verse of the Day - day 138 - image 34740 (Matthew 6:33) — Matthew 6:33 image. Found at Bible.com, https://www.bible.com/verse-of-the-day/MAT.6.33/34740?version=111

I understand that “each day has enough trouble of its own.” ALS is a day-by-day disease. By God’s grace, I concentrate on making it through today. When I could barely walk anymore, I used to say it was step-by-step. In the days prior to my tracheostomy, when I had to rely on the bipap machine to breathe, I said it was breath-by-breath. Now I’m on a ventilator 24/7, and I can’t walk. I’m back to day-by-day. I’m not worried, I know where I’m headed after I pass on.

Jesus tells us not to worry. He wants us to rely on the Father to provide what we need. Jesus says the Father knows just what we require. With faith, He will provide!

Worship: “First,” by Lauren Daigle