FOCUS OF THE MONTH
New Convictions For A New Year
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. — Romans 7:6 (KJV)
6 But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code. — Romans 7:6 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – We are God’s anointed ones. He protects us from dangers seen and unseen. Let’s thank God for His divine intervention.
Monday – Keep in mind that we must keep our hearts clean for God to bless and use us. If, for any reason, we are harboring (holding on to) hatred or repent, let’s ask God to give us a loving heart.
Tuesday – Sin is progressive. Big problems do not develop overnight, but grow larger each day. If we have moved away from God and notice that our troubles are raging, we must quickly repent and run back to Jesus!
Wednesday – If we’ve been hurt by someone or whether we’ve hurt someone out of retaliation, remember God is always demonstrating grace towards us. He has forgiven us and cast our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Therefore, we too, must forgive those who have wronged us. We ask God daily to forgive our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us.
Thursday – Have there been times when it seems that there are no changes in our life’s circumstances? We’re stuck, frozen! Well, it’s not that God doesn’t hear us or care about us. He wants us to wait patiently on Him and trust His timing. God will surely deliver us.
Friday – Saints, there is consolation in knowing that God’s love is unlimited. He always has time for us. We are God’s anointed. He will sustain us and carry us throughout our journey, if we call upon Him in prayer.
The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, January 19, 2020 – When God Intervenes – Numbers 23:13-23
Our Daily Bread Topic: Abortion; God’s Care
Reflect & Pray
How often do you stop to consider the daily protection God extends over you? What does the knowledge that He saves you from unseen dangers mean to you?
Father in heaven, forgive us for the many times we take Your care and protection for granted. Give us eyes to see how much You bless us.
Monday, January 20, 2020 – Clean Containers – 1 Peter 4:7-11
Focus: Let’s not let ills of the heart corrode us. Instead, ask God to remove hate and give us a loving, clean heart.
Scripture(s): Ephesians 4:32; Psalm 51:10
Our Daily Bread Topic: Anger; God’s love
Reflect & Pray
What things cause you to hate? How might the hard-hearted heat of hostility eat away at our personal joy and our world’s peace?
O God, help me surrender to Your great love that covers all sins and makes me into a clean container in which You dwell in love.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 – Where Are You Headed? – 2 Samuel 12:1-14
Focus: When we move away from God, big problems develop. We must repent and run to Jesus!
Scripture(s): James 1:12-15; Luke 15:11-20
Our Daily Bread Topic: Sin; Temptation
Reflect & Pray
What decision can you make right now to move toward Jesus and away from trouble? What must you do to confirm this decision?
Jesus, I’m running to You!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – Demonstrating Grace – Micah 7:18-20
Focus: God is always demonstrating grace. Therefore, we too, must forgive those who have hurt us in the past.
Scripture(s): Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13; Matthew 5:43-45
Our Daily Bread Topic: Forgiveness of Sin; God’s love; Sin
Reflect & Pray
How do you respond to this story of amazing forgiveness? Can you think of someone you need to forgive? If so, ask God to help you.
Father God, You love us without ceasing, and You delight to forgive us when we return to You. Envelop us with Your love, that we might demonstrate grace to those who hurt us.
Thursday, January 23, 2020 – Waiting with the Turtle – Psalm 40:1-5, 14-17
Focus: If it seems that we’ve been waiting indefinitely for something to change in our lives, continue to trust God. He hears and will deliver.
Scripture(s): Psalm 18:1-3; Psalm 27:13-14
Daily Bread Topic: Patience; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
What do you need to trust God with? What might that look like today?
God, sometimes it’s hard to wait. But we trust in You and in Your deliverance. Please give us patience, and allow Your greatness and glory to be evident in our lives.
Friday, January 24, 2020 – No Line to Love – Isaiah 46:3-10
Focus: God’s love toward us is unlimited. He always has time for us. Call on Him in prayer and He will sustain and carry us.
Scripture(s): Jeremiah 31:3; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Jeremiah 33:3
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s care; Prayer
Reflect & Pray
In what ways does God take care of your daily needs? How can you share His love with others?
You always have time for me, Jesus. Please help me to live every moment for You!
Saturday, January 25, 2020 – The Greatest Mystery – Colossians 1:15-22
Our Daily Bread Topic: Christ, deity; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
When have you wrestled with your understanding of Jesus? What was the result?
Loving God, thank You for revealing Yourself and reconciling us through Jesus.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Wait On The Lord!
At the beginning of the New Year, a lot of resolutions are made. As time goes by, many of those aspirations to do better or reach a certain goal, have already fallen by the wayside. As hard as it is sometimes, things take a good dose of patience, trying again, and waiting.
Wherever your heart is leading you this year, wait on God’s timing. He will never fail you. Things may not always happen exactly the way we plan or in our own timing; hold onto God’s unchanging hand and be of good courage.
Remember:
- Joseph waited thirteen years
- Abraham waited twenty-five years
- Moses waited forty years
- Jesus waited thirty years
If God is making you wait, you are in good company. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia