(John 4:34)…..My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

 Food is pleasant, and delightful, and refreshing to the body of man, so doing the will of God was as delightful and refreshing to Christ: He took as much pleasure in it, as an hungry man does in eating and drinking. One part of the will of God was to assume human nature; this He had done, and with delight and pleasure: another part of it was to fulfill the law; and this

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(Psalm 37:4)…..Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

What do you enjoy? What is the desire of your life? The worlds is full of things to enjoy, and full of things that strive for our desires. Yet for the Christian (the believer in Jesus Christ), you should enjoy the Lord, and He must be your desire to know, love, live for, and not just serve Him out of obligation.

If you are married and have a spouse, or have a friend you …

In Christ, we live, move, and have our being. He is the source and the sustainer of our lives.(Acts 17:28)…..“In him, we live and move and have our being.” Just as the body cannot survive without physical breath, our souls find their true life in Christ. In Him, we find not just existence but abundant life. Christ’s presence in our lives is our daily sustenance. He is the constant, unseen source of strength, guidance, and comfort.

Lord Jesus, on this day, I come before You with a heart full of …

Because God loved us, He sent His Son to die that we might have eternal life. We see this in verses like (John 3:16) and (1 John 4:9-10), along with much of the Scripture. Because God loved us, He made His Son a “propitiation” for our sins. A “propitiation” is a sacrifice designed to appease the One who demands worship. Therefore God has offered His Son as a sacrifice designed to appease Himself, which leads to a related point…..

OUT OF “JUSTICE GOD HAS PROVIDED HIS SON

To satisfy His …

Here we are in the first week of the new year, as we set our hearts on making a fresh start, let us anchor ourselves in God’s love, grace, and protection. With Him guiding our steps, the path ahead, though unknown, leads to a future full of hope and promise. Let us…..“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Your desire to start new each year is …

“While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he fell asleep.” (Acts 7:54-59)

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen stood firm in his faith even as he faced hostility. His courage and steadfastness in proclaiming the truth remind us that our faith may sometimes lead us into difficult situations, yet it is in these very moments that our faith can shine the brightest. As Stephen …