Stolen Lunches Bible Study

Is there something that the Lord gave you or placed in your heart? A dream or vision that you can’t get out of your head? A special vision, that no one else may understand or even agree with, but the Lord showed it to you. That is likely your gift and its brewing on the inside of you. Ask the Lord for guidance and take a leap of faith! Your parachute may not open right away, but the Lord rejoices when He sees the work begin, and He who starts the work in you will finish it. Trust in God and take that leap of faith! You may never know what could have been your if you don't jump.

To be grateful is to be in a state of peace and joy. Be grateful in every situation you're in, whether it's in lack or in abundance.  Many times we find ourselves hoping and dreaming of being in a better situation.  Today, challenge yourself to make the choice to be happy.  Simply be grateful exactly where you are.  

It's Winning Season

Many of us are stuck on the defense. Always on guard, and constantly in protective mode.  We're fearful of what we may lose, so we never try to win.  There are seasons when we must defensively be covered by the armor of God, however we are not allowed to stay in defensive mode forever.

You are Perfection

God made you perfect just the way you are. He has purpose for your life. Be open, free, silly, serious, weird, and smart; be "Uniquely" YOU! There's purpose in you.  Make no apologies about it. 

Give Grace

Ask God to guard your tongue so you can speak blessings not curses.  When someone hurts you, ask God to intervene.  Many times our flesh is so weak that we want to react based on our feelings.  It is your job to show God's grace in everything you do.  Swallow your pride and give it to God.  You will be surprised how God shows up.  He may even change the entire situation for your good.

Let Your Light Shine

You may think being afraid of the dark is just for kids, but many of us are still scared of "darkness."  Be encouraged today, its in those dark moments when your light shines the brightest. Don't let fear of the unknown shake your foundation. This is when you need to lean on God the most.  

Kindness is a Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5 22-23). In the Old Testament (I and II Samuel), Jonathan showed kindness in his relationship with David (Yes, the one that killed Goliath and ruled Iseral as a King for over 40 years). Jonathan and David were best friends. One day, Jonathan spoke to his father, King Saul, in regard to David’s life. Why you may ask? Well, King Saul was jealous of David, so he wanted him dead! However, kind-hearted Jonathan reminded Saul of how reliable David had been to him. And because of Jonathan’s kindness, David’s life was spared. Later on, David remembered the kindness shown to him by Jonathan and in turn, showed kindness to Jonathan’s son. Sometimes, it may be hard to show kindness. Nevertheless, you’re to be kind to everyone, even when you don’t feel like it. I challenge you to do a good deed for someone, today!

Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Fear is something everyone experiences throughout life. Whether that be fear of the virus, not being lovable, not having enough money, failure in our jobs, being average. The list can go on and on! Take the Bible for example. Even in biblical days, fear was an issue. Moses lived with fear. He feared Pharaoh would not let the people go. Elijah feared Jezebel and feared for his life. Moses and Elijah overcame their fear with Faith. Faith is confidence and trust in our Father, even if its the size of a mustard seed! The way to grow our faith is to know God; and to know God, is to read His Word. So repeat this with me: Know the word, Obey it, Pray it, and Live it. What a great recipe in overcoming fear with faith.

Do you praise God when you’re unemployed and the bills are due next week? How about when the doctor comes in with disappointing news or when your child has gone astray? Have you sung the praises of God as the bank is about to foreclose on your home? Can you praise God when all hope is gone? God never said life would always be easy. Oh, no it’s quite the opposite! He says we will experience tests in our lives. This year alone, I’m sure most of us (if not all)  have gone through tests. You may not be able to see the end of the tunnel, just yet.  But worship and praise God in advance, even when it’s tough! Even when all hope is gone, there’s still hope in God! Praise him for ALL things! God’s Word is the best medicine to withstand the test of time.

Who are you obeying - Man or God? Ask yourself this, “Is the way of the world more inviting than the direction God is leading me?”. Your steps should be ordered by God. The Holy Spirit can speak a word that may be in opposition to what man or YOU may want! But God doesn’t have to explain His “why’s” to us because His ways, thoughts, and plans are higher and greater than we could possibly understand. Nevertheless, God uses every situation for His glory and for the ultimate good. Be obedient and faithful as God leads you, today.