SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week of April 10 – 16, 2016
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
We are justified through Christ’s Redemption
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(23) For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God; (24) Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: – Romans 3:23-24
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Overview: As we seek God for wisdom for the proper balance between work and building a healthy relationship with Him and others, remember He is our provider. If we are tempted by the lust of our flesh, we must begin to rely on the Holy Spirit to help us do what is right in the sight of God and others. We can never fool God because He knows the condition of our hearts. As we share our time, talents and treasures to build relationships, let’s consider the issues that are important to God. He is concerned about those who are in need. We’ve all had failures in the past, however, we must not allow the uncertainties of tomorrow hold us back from doing the assignments that God has given us today, let us redeem the time as we walk by faith reconciling others to Christ. Many of us have made tremendous sacrifices for the Kingdom; however, Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice to give us eternal life. We must continue to give Him our deepest devotion.
Monday, April 11, 2016 – Who Am I Working For? – Ecclesiastes 4:4-16
Focus: We must seek the Lord for wisdom for a proper balance between work and building a healthy relationship with Him, family and others. Remember, God is our provider.
Scriptures: Matthew 6:24-34; Philippians 4:19
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 – Resisting the Trap – Genesis 4:1-8
Focus: When sin tempts us, we must rely on the Holy Spirit to keep us from giving in to it. Let’s purpose to walk in the Spirit and do what is right in the sight of God and others.
Scriptures: Ephesians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 – Heart Check – Luke 12:22-34
Focus: God knows the condition of our heart based on how we use our time, talents and treasures. Let’s be prayerful that we have a heart to invest in things that matter to God as we care for those in need.
Scriptures: Colossians 3:1-3; Matthew 7:15-23
Thursday, April 14, 2016 – This Is the Day – Psalm 118:19-29
Focus: Let’s not allow our past failures or the uncertainties of tomorrow hinder us from doing what God commissioned us to do today. By faith let’s commit our hearts in appreciation to God to redeem the time and appreciate the gift of today.
Scriptures: Luke 15:11-32; Philippians 3:4-14; Psalm 51
Friday, April 15, 2016 – Great Sacrifice – Hebrews 10:5-18
Focus: Many notable people have made tremendous sacrifices for others; however, Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for humanity to give us eternal life. May our devotion be to Him that of faith as we worship and praise Him.
Scriptures: Hebrews 13:12-15
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
Treasure Your Time
Take time for family and friends.
It makes life meaningful and rewarding.
Take time to meditate on God’s Word.
It is shield against temptation.
Take time to invest in opportunities to serve God.
It is the treasure of our heart.
Take time to look around, it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to celebrate each day, it is a gift from God.
Take time for God’s love and grace, it is the Source of life.
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14