FOCUS OF THE MONTH
God’s Families are Blessed
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, – Ephesians 3:14-15 (KJV)
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, — Ephesians 3:14-15 (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 – Cry out to the Lord in our time of distress. He will deliver us and restore our hope in His timing.
Monday – Trouble doesn’t last always! One day we will have a grand reunion in heaven. Believers can expect to see Jesus face to face and will be comforted in His loving arms.
Tuesday – In the meantime, Jesus told us to occupy until He returns. We sometimes struggle in our efforts to please God. Give Him our failures and He will bring us to spiritual maturity beyond our wildest dreams. Give Him glory for setting us free and fulfilling His purpose in our lives!
Wednesday – Spiritual warfare is real! We must stay armed with prayer as we turn our whole hearts to the Lord again and again. He will give us strength, power and grace to endure to the end.
Thursday – We are more than conquerors because we have been redeemed from the sin curse. Rejoice as we share with others that Jesus promised to come back to redeem our bodies and every eye shall see Him.
Friday – This promise is for all who have cultivated a relationship with the God of our Salvation, Jesus Christ. Precious will be the departure of all those who die in the Lord.
***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, March 22, 2020 – The Picture of Despair – Psalm 107:4-9
Our Daily Bread Topic: Despair; Prayer
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced God’s help in a stressful time? How will you encourage someone this week who’s facing a crisis?
Heavenly Father, I’m grateful for Your comforting presence.
Monday, March 23, 2020 – Reunion – Revelation 21:1-7
Focus: Jesus promised that one day there will be a reunion in heaven for all believers. We can anticipate seeing Him face to face.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 5:1; 1 John 3:2
Our Daily Bread Topic: Heaven
Reflect & Pray
What do you most look forward to about life in God’s presence in the restored creation? How do you experience glimpses of that joy now?
Loving God, we anticipate with joy the day when we will be with You. Until then, help us to happily serve You as we wait.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – The Bell – Matthew 16:13-20
Focus: Let’s allow God to use our struggles and failures to fulfill His purpose in our lives. Then, give Him glory for setting us free.
Scripture(s): Psalm 73:26; Matthew 11:28-30; Galatians 5:1, 13
Our Daily Bread Topic: Living for Christ
Reflect & Pray
What did you view as a failure in your life that God used to help you grow in Him? Why is it vital for us to find our identity in how God views us?
God, help me to use every circumstance, even my failures, for Your glory and honor!
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – It’s Time to Pray…Again – Ephesians 6:10-20
Focus: We must stay armed with prayer. By praying out of a sincere heart, God will give us strength, power and endurance.
Scripture(s): Luke 21:36; Colossians 4:2; Hebrews 4:16
Our Daily Bread Topic: Prayer
Reflect & Pray
How can ongoing prayer change our perspective, relationships, and day-to-day living? What would it mean for you to consider your time in prayer to be as vital as breathing?
Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of coming to You in prayer.
Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Seeing Salvation – Luke 3:1-6
Focus: Jesus freed us from the sin curse. Rejoice and share with others, that one day He will return to redeem our bodies and all will see Him.
Scripture(s): 2 Peter 3:9; Romans 10:9-10; Revelation 1:7
Daily Bread Topic: Christ, Savior; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
Where do you need to see God’s salvation in your life? How has God called you to be part of His transforming work on earth?
God, You promise that all people will see Your salvation. I claim this promise. Show me Your rescue and healing.
Friday, March 27, 2020 – Precious Departure – Psalm 116:12-19
Focus: Those who have cultivated a relationship with Jesus will one day have a precious departure.
Scripture(s): Psalm 72:13-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Death; Eternal Life
Reflect & Pray
How does your perception of death compare with God’s view of the passing of His people? To what extent is your perception influenced by what the Bible says about death?
Dear God, help me to trust You even in the challenges and losses of life.
Saturday, March 28, 2020 – The Would-Be Woodcutter – 2 Kings 6:1-7
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s care; Worry
Reflect & Pray
What “little” things are troubling you that you can cast on God right now? How does it encourage you to know that you can be assured of His daily care for you?
Loving God, here are my concerns. Please take them, provide as You see best, and give me Your peace.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
COVID-19 (Christ Over Viruses Infectious Diseases)
Joshua 1:9
The Coronavirus has shut down schools, jobs, airports, the economy and social events, BUT it cannot shut God down. No weapon formed against us shall prosper.
The world is different today than most of us have ever seen. But, God is still God. We don’t know how to walk the fine line between being cautious and living in fear, but God is still God. We are faced with many choices that we have never had to make before, but God is still God.
God is the best doctor and prayer is the best medicine. No disaster can overtake us, no plague can come near our dwelling for God shall give His angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways, because God is still God.
Let’s trust Jesus more than we trust hand sanitizers. Let’s cover ourselves not only with a mask, but also with prayers. Remember God is still God that’s all we need to know and believe.
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia