"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope" (Romans 15:13).
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).
God’s heart is to give us a life of profound significance and purpose. This is echoed in John 10:10, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” We become stronger and unshaken by circumstances when He is at the center of our existence. Yet, we have a tendency to replace God with things and people, leaving us feeling isolated and unfulfilled, causing us to miss the abundant blessings He has for us. These influences can easily overshadow God’s presence, but focusing our gaze on a living Jesus and His unique vision for our lives will help to silence those distractions.
The women searching for Jesus in the tomb is a powerful example of His living presence in our lives. They sought Jesus, presuming His death, only to find the tomb empty and a risen Savior! Their experience and the resulting courage led them to share the truth of the LIVING Jesus with others. We live under the false pretense that Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection were things of the past, but He is ALIVE and His plan of salvation gives us the strength to triumph over life’s challenges. Recognizing Jesus as a living entity transforms our thoughts, emotions, and our spirits. When we embrace the living Christ, we truly begin to live.
Your Call to Action
Embrace the transformative power of the living Jesus and start living out God’s purpose for you. Kick-start your journey of faith today and experience the richness and satisfaction that comes from a life centered around Christ. Don’t delay – the time for transformation is now!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21)
Prayer Dear
Jesus, we lift Your name on high! You are alive in our hearts. Give us strength to overcome our challenges. Help us to make You the center of our lives and to accept and embrace the blessings You have for us. In Your precious, mighty name we pray, Amen!
A Comforting Closure
Step out in faith, confident that with Jesus, you are never alone, and the best is yet to come!
The Life-Giving Power of the Living Jesus
Focus on the Fruits! KINDNESS
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8).
Responding to the Call: Embracing Jesus as Our King
“The righteous cry, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:17-19).
Choosing a Soft Heart: Rekindling Your Hearts Compassion
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:8).
Focus on the Fruits! PATIENCE
“But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
God’s Shining Face: The Profound Impact on Our Lives
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24- 26).
Focus on the Fruits! PEACE
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all” (2 Thessalonians 3:16).
The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes: A Journey Towards Divine Purpose
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
Focus on the Fruits! JOY
“God will let you laugh again; you’ll raise the roof with shouts of joy” (Job 8:20).
Taking Up the Mantle: Your Role in Expanding God’s Kingdom
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).