Month: January 2022

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:[27] But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

Observation: I sure qualify to be chosen by God. What a fool I’ve been before and after receiving Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I remember even when I was a kid and they would pick teams to play baseball I was the last chosen because my athletic abilities were not very good. Now God has chosen me, a fool, to be used for a His glory. Finally I’m on a winning team. He has used me a few times already to touch the lives of others and I’m anxious to see how He plans to use me next.

Application: I’m still very lazy and avoid doing things and make excuses when things might come up. It’s time to make the best effort I can and avoid my laziness and to step out at any chance I can to glorify God. God is using me in the depression class He has given me and an opportunity to serve feeding the homeless at the beach and I need to put forth the best I can in anything my Lord puts before me.

Prayer: Dear Lord use your servant, this fool, to fulfill the purpose you have created me for. May I bring a smile to your face and be pleasing in your sight as I set out to serve others in your name. Strengthen me for I am weak and give this fool the wisdom I’ll need to make a difference in your name.

Scripture: Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, tested and approved in Christ.
Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

Observation: I feel I’ve been tested, but not necessarily approved. My life as had its trials and tribulations as everyone else’s has and I have had my moments that God would have approved, but most of the time I went through them in less than a stellar way and not very honoring to God. How great it would be to be approved by God, that I would go through the trials knowing that God is at my side and not to worry but trust in Him.

Application: God has been with me all of my life and He will never leave or forsake me. I need to keep that in my heart and trust Him at all times no matter what I’m going through. No matter what God will work the good in all things. I won’t be here on this earth that much longer and there will be a day that I face my Lord that I would be approved in Christ.

Prayer: My Lord I know there is nothing I can accomplish that is good without you. May I always feel your presence in my life and that no matter what might come along I will stand firm on your promises. I will come out like gold from the refiner and be approved by you when this life is over.

Scripture: Romans 15:[2] Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Observation: Lately I’ve been sarcastic and mean to some people. I look down on them and treat them poorly. Some may just ask me a question and I give them a smart-alecky answer. I treat some as if I know it all especially when it comes to my work. I know I’ve made others either feel bad or get mad and it doesn’t seem to bother me very much. Instead of building others up I’ve been tearing them down.

Application: I need to treat others the way Jesus wants me to treat them with love and respect. I’m supposed to be setting a positive example and show others the love of Christ through me. I need to get over myself and what I want and be the man God calls me to be. I need to put others before me and treat them the way I want to be treated.

Prayer: Dear Lord soften my heart for your children. As I serve you may I serve your heirs as well. May my love for you reflect the way I love others. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and speak to me a guide me each day to do what is of you.