We thank the Lord for not giving us what we truly deserve. We should never act as if we do not deserve what the providence of God brings into our lives. But we should be humbled that God is as merciful to us as He is. 

When we serve God to gain self-esteem or self-gratification, we put our appetites before God and make what we DO into idolatry. May our hearts willingly and purposely serve the Lord first.

Pride seems to be the number one reason why God’s people are not usable in the work of God. Whatever keeps us from denying ourselves and living for God is ultimately the sin of pride

We need not fear life or death, things present or things to come because Jesus Christ loves us and has given us victory. 

Being morally reformed without regeneration or salvation is never effective. Sinful men will always revert to the same wicked behavior as before. Joy comes when we diffuse the power of sin by replacing wrong thoughts with God’s Word (Philippians 4:8).

Our Lord delights in solving what we would call "The hard cases."  Our joy is not in the trial itself but in knowing that the result is for His praise, glory, and honor. 

The story of the crucifixion of Christ is the high point of redemptive history and the center of God's purpose for salvation. If you don’t know the Savior and have not believed in Him or what He has done for you, today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Can a person demolish the influences of the evil one and defeat falsehood? Only by the gospel can one be rescued from the lies and deception of hell (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). 

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you" (Isaiah 43:1,2).

It’s important to acknowledge that all the things we have in this world come from God. Everything we have is for this life only; we will not take it with us.