SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week of February 21 – 27, 2016
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
As God so love, we must love
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:5
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Overview : In this hectic world, we must spend time with God in prayer, be still, and get to know Him better. He will respond to our vulnerability with infinite mercy. This will give us the opportunity to release our weaknesses and get a better view of who Jesus really is. As we study the word of God and continue in prayer, the Holy Spirit will comfort and protect us as we await the return of Christ, our hope of glory. Let’s be sure to trust God throughout these perilous times and not rely on our ambitious human nature which could cause us to be careless and fearful. Instead, keep our eyes on the Lord and pray for wisdom and God will also give us courage. We don’t know what physical or mental challenges we may face in the days to come but God is all knowing, Let’s keep our focus on things eternal and remember, God will take care of us to the end.
Monday, February 22, 2016 – Be Still – Psalm 46
Focus: As we spend time with God in prayer, we will be able to shut out this hectic buzzing world. Stillness will allow us to know God better and trust Him to respond to our vulnerability with infinite mercy.
Scriptures: Matthew 8:23-27; Philippines 4:6-7; Exodus 14:13-16
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – A Better View – Luke 19:1-10
Focus: Excuses, pride and anxiety can prevent us from truly seeing Jesus for who He is. Let’s put forth an effort to get a better view of Him by reading the Word and praying.
Scriptures: Luke 11:9; Colossians 3:12-16
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – The Forward Look – Luke 2:21-35
Focus: As difficult as things are in the world today, the Holy Spirit lives in us to protect and comfort us. Therefore, we must not lose hope, instead, look forward to the second coming of the Lord.
Scriptures: Mark 13:14-21; Luke 21:26-28
Thursday, February 25, 2016 – Go Fever – Numbers 14:39-45
Focus: Sometimes our ambitious human nature can cause us to be careless when we make ill-advised choices. We must not allow fear to grip us, instead, keep our eyes on the Lord and trust Him to give us wisdom and courage.
Scriptures: Numbers 9:8; Proverbs 3:5-6, James 4:5-10
Friday, February 26, 2016 – How to Grow Old – Isaiah 46:4-13
Focus: Life is fleeting and none of us know the number of our days nor what physical or mental limitations we may face. However, we can be confident that God will take care of us as we focus on our eternal home.
Scriptures: Psalm 37:25; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson are not available this week.