Daily Wisdom

 Heb 12:28 “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.”

The practice of being grateful - eucharisteo... is the way we practice the presence of God. Staying in His presence and worship is a practice of the eyes. We don't have to change what we see, only the way we see it. How our eyes see, perspective, is paramount in seeing what the Father sees. If my spiritual eyes have God seeping up through all things, then I can give thanks for anything; be it good things, hard things, and absolute everything. Then I will find my gratefulness knowing that my Father is in control of all things, and thus I can worship in His presence and promises.

Fixing my eyes on Jesus stops me from trying to fix everything myself, and simply worship Him who can… HSAY 

Daily Wisdom

 Est 2:20 “Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.”

The Lord allows individuals to come into our lives who bring with them spiritual strengths for our wellbeing. He will bring forth those who through their spiritual gifts can guide us (pastors), teach us (teachers), and encourage us (exhorters). Each of these are vital to our personal and spiritual success. Mordecai was such to Esther. Though she was advanced to the throne, she was still humble and observant of Mordecai. This was evident in her humble and grateful disposition towards him and what he offered her. It’s a great testimony and to our further success to remember the impressions the Lord brings into our lives who have guided us, taught us, and encouraged us in the Lord. Always be humbly willing and quick to take the advice of the Lord’s servants He’s sent your way and be ever thankful for it.

Be thankful for friends, be grateful for those who leave a spiritual footprint on your heart… HSAY

Daily Wisdom

Mar 10:27  “And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”

The disciples had just seen the encounter between Jesus and the rich man desiring heaven.

The rich man he had everything except heaven and was faced with understanding that with man alone many things are impossible… especially eternal life!

We love stories about the victorious underdog, about the person who is told he or she can’t do something, then works harder than everyone else around him or her and accomplishes it.

Movies and novels about events like these are often heartfelt, wonderful and uplifting. But what do they really tell us about ourselves?

Jesus clearly stated that there is such a thing as “impossibility” for man “but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”

What this means is that ultimately, God is the Hero.

We, as His creation, have a part to play in His story, as little “h” heroes. We are the supporting cast that may have a brave scene or a series of profound lines, but in the real story, the real big “H” Hero is God.

The great thing about not being the hero is that we never have to worry about not being good or big enough to play the role.

God graciously brings us into His wonderful story and gives us far more than a supporting role, He gave us His Son and His shed blood, and ultimately fulfilling a role we could not pull off!

God’s miracles are birthed out of man’s impossibilities!

HSAY… Todd

Daily Wisdom

Phl 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which is also in Christ Jesus.”

Man is prone to live by two misguided priorities, please themselves and impress others. This is in leu of pleasing God and serving others. But, selfishness brings discord in our relationship with the Lord, as well as those around us. This is Paul’s dissertation to Philippi, spiritual unity, asking the Philippians to love one another, and be in one spirit and purpose (vss 1-4). In doing so we make Jesus our model in which to frame our lives and demonstrate His example of humility and servitude. Servitude stems from an attitude of gratitude. Knowing Jesus willing sacrifice to leave a state of inexpressible glory to take upon himself the humblest form of humility, and performed the lowliest offices, that He may benefit us (Mk 10:45). You choose your attitude, humble or haughty; servant or served. But, be clear on what role Jesus played in your life when you go to choose yours. Don’t be so concerned about meeting your own needs and making a good impression that it comes at the expense of your attitude towards Jesus and others! Remember, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”

Gratitude makes the fear of what if disappear and attitude of abundance appear.

HSAY… Todd   

Daily Wisdom

“I am crucified with Christ nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” Gal 2:20

Out of suffering comes a prayerful mind; out of salvation a grateful heart; out of trials endurance and out of deliverance faith.  These spiritual characteristics (prayer, gratefulness, endurance and faith) are God’s instruments for the believer’s growth and are foundational to maturity in the Lord and our Christ likeness.  Christian character does not grow when things are easy…”be humble in your confidence yet courageous in your character.”

GOD LOVES YOU!

HSAY…Todd