Jan 4th - Prepare the Way Luke 3

Luke 3:4-6

 ⁴As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. ⁵Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; ⁶And all flesh shall see the salvation of God

John's job was to prepare the way for the Lord.  God didn't tell John that he needed to get 100 people baptized.  He said just make ready for Jesus to come.  John was to help make all the paths straight.  He was to fill in the valleys, bring down the mountains, straighten the crooked paths and make the rough ways smooth.

Are you preparing the way?  What has God asked you to help with in 2011 to prepare for the coming of the Lord?  Even if you are praying for someone you are preparing the way.  Pray today to ask God to show you how He wants you to help to prepare the way.

Jan 3rd Luke is the book of the week

Luke 2:19

 ¹⁹But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:51

 ⁵¹And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

What an awesome thought, Mary the mother of Jesus.  She was on the front lines and witnessed many miracles.  Just think if you had Jesus as your brother back then.  What would you have seen?

Mary kept these events in her heart and thought about them.  This is a good example that we should follow.  Remember the good things that you have seen and keep them in your heart.

Did you have a good church service?  Did you find something neat that you read in the Bible?  Did you receive a blessing this week?  Keep those things in your heart.

Teens:  The book of the week is Luke, how many chapters will you read this week?  What will you keep in your heart?

Have a great first week back in school!

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year Teens!

What does God have in store for you in 2011?

Genesis 4-5 Give Your Best To God

Genesis 4:4-5 

 ⁴And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
 ⁵But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

I used to think why did God get mad at Cain, because Cain did give something to God.  But God just don't want us to give something for the sake of giving.  God wants our attitude in the gift.  How are you giving the gift?  With joy?  With love?  Is it the best gift that you can give?

Keep reading Genesis this week.  Read with all your heart as a gift to God.

Genesis 1-3 The World Puzzle

Genesis 1:10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

January is Bible month for our teen group.  The teen challenge is, "Who can read the most chapters in Genesis this week."  There are 50 chapters in this book and I'm looking forward to see who reads them all.

The above verse made me remember the world map.  I love looking at the world map because it's like a giant puzzle.  South America looks like it could fit in Africa and so on.  Verse 10 shows that God called the different water areas seas.   It appears the God created the land first and then had it divided by the seas.  Boy, I bet that had to be one massive move.

But the biggest move is when we accept Jesus as our Saviour and start living for Him.  Remember what God did for you and thank Him today.

Dec. 25th - Jesus, Standing at the Door

Rev. 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Have you ever not opened a door because you knew who it was at the door?  Have you not answered your phone because you  recognized the number and didn't wan't to talk to that person?

This verse says that Jesus is at the door knocking.  What a blessing that Jesus would even want to come to us and knock.  What is more amazing is that we'll let Him keep on knocking.

Jesus says 'IF' we open the door then He will come in and eat with us.  Jesus wants to come into your life and be with you.  Open your Spiritual Door and let Him in today.  He's knocking.

Dec. 24th Rev 1:1 - 2:29 Present yourself as a present to God

Revelation 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

What a blessing to know that God sends His angels to help.  Sometimes we are unaware of angels around us.  But what if we could see angels, would that spur us to be more diligent to serve God?  It shouldn't.  Just knowing that God came down as a baby knowing He was going to die for us, should be enough for us to lovingly serve Him.

God, may I give you the gift of service as a present for your birthday.