FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Jesus’ Journey To Calvary
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” — Matthew 26:39 (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 –God provided forgiveness through His Son for all who believe on Him. Let us also forgive those who have wronged us.
Monday – It’s imperative that we read the Scriptures daily. In doing so, God will increase our devotion to Him and we will experience that His Word is sweeter than a honeycomb.
Tuesday – Knowledge of God’s Word will help us prioritize our workday and rest when necessary. Honor God in all that we do and the Holy Spirit will alleviate anxieties that we may experience, especially when we can’t seem to complete our assignments.
Wednesday – As co-laborers with God, we must be cognitive of the presence of the Holy Spirit who is working in us. He is bigger! Our assignments are great! Allow Him to work in and through us to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ in love.
Thursday – Sometimes we may get off course, however, Jesus is our Shepherd and He will guide us. We must continue to grow, know, and love God. Listen to His voice, trust Him, and follow His lead.
Friday – In our quest to win souls as co-laborers with God, we may have to give out of our poverty. Many of us may have suffered pain, hurt, rejection and oppression, however, God loves a cheerful giver. Trust Him as we give of our time, talent and treasures and see if He will give us beauty for ashes and put a new song in our hearts. Be encouraged everyone! Work while it is yet day!
***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 21, 2021 – God At Work – Matthew 27:50-54
Our Daily Bread Topic: Forgiveness of Sin; Racism; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
In what ways have you shared the forgiveness you’ve received from God with others, even those who are different from you? If you haven’t received forgiveness from God through the death of Jesus, what’s keeping you from doing so today?
Father, thank You for loving the world so much that You sent Jesus so I can be forgiven. Help me to demonstrate forgiveness toward others by the way I live.
Reflect & Pray
In what ways does your life change when you read the Bible regularly? How could you ensure you don’t lose this practice in the busyness of your daily life?
Gracious God, You’ve given me the gift of Scripture. Help me to read it and digest it, that I might serve You faithfully.
Reflect & Pray
How can you invite God into your labors? How might you allow Him to be your satisfaction even when your work isn’t “finished”?
God, You bring meaning and purpose to all my labors.
Reflect & Pray
Do you see yourself as a part of God’s plan or as someone who works alone in your service for Him? How does this affect the way in which you serve Him and others?
Dear God, thank You for including me in Your plan to tell everyone about Your love. Help me to represent You well with my words and actions.
What’s one thing you’ve learned about God’s character through reading Scripture? How did that impact you? What will help you to discern God’s voice?
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my loving Shepherd. Help me to recognize and follow Your voice only.
Reflect & Pray
How have you seen God turn the “garbage” of your life into something beautiful? How might He wish to bring “music” out of your pain?
Holy Spirit, turn the poverty in my life into something beautiful.
Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Hosting Royalty – Galatians 3:26-29
Our Daily Bread Topic: Christ, life and teaching; Serving
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean to you to be an heir of Abraham? How could you invite others to become part of the family?
King of kings and Lord of lords, You are mighty and glorious. Thank You for stooping down to love me and for welcoming me as Your child.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***
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