Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
Word of the Day: God has open arms, God wants to forgive you.
God wants to forgive you! Perhaps you're feeling distant, far from God, because you've done something wrong and your conscience weighs heavily on you.
20 So he got up and went to his father.
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
This story of The Prodigal (or 'Lost') Son shows how much God loves and forgives us. In the story, a young man asks his dad for his share of the money which he then goes and spends foolishly. When he has nothing left, he returns home, feeling truly sorry. Although he anticipates working for his dad what happens is that his dad welcomes him back with open arms and throws a big party.
No matter how far we wander from Him, or how many mistakes we make, God is always ready to forgive us when we decide to come back to Him. God is filled with compassion. God runs out to us, hugs us, and shows us His endless love and mercy.
It's true, sin is a trap that sometimes catches us in stubbornness and pride. But do you want to return to God's arms? The truth is, He is eager to forgive you! Just approach God knowing that you have done wrong - knowing, like the prodigal son, that you are ' no longer worthy to be called [...] son', - and God's grace will sustain you. Or, as it says in the Methodist Holy Communion Service: "Lord, we come to your table, trusting in your mercy and not in any goodness of our own. We are not worthy even to gather up the crumbs under your table, but it is your nature always to have mercy, and on that we depend."
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
He is faithful and He is just. He will forgive you. Don't wait any longer! Are you ready to depend on Him?
Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: Overcome the giants in your life with Jesus
Some challenges seem too big, and some enemies too impossible to defeat. And if we depend on our own strength, it's true! But when facing the giant Goliath, David knew he wasn't fighting alone. His strength was in God.
45 David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”
1 Samuel 17:45 and 47
David's strength came from the Lord God Almighty. David trusted that God would work and faced Goliath full of this confidence. Not only that, he didn't seek recognition or his own glory, but rather sought for God to be glorified through his actions.
Examine your heart today: how do you face the giants in your life? Do you do it with your own strength or do you go to God for him to fight for you? Do you trust that you will see the power of God in action and wait on him?
In the toughest moments, when it seems there's no way out, remember that you can always trust in God. He gives you the strength to overcome life's gigantic obstacles. Defeat the giants in your life with Jesus and for his glory!
Put your trust in God and you will overcome the giants!
Day Before Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: What to do when all seems lost
When everything goes wrong and you see no way out of your problems, what do you do? Believe in God! God has the power to save you. He will never abandon you!
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12
Confidence in Christ will give you strength and the ability to face life's difficulties with courage and wisdom. God wants you to trust in Him wholeheartedly, surrendering to Him everything that frightens and causes you anxiety. Free from fear and worries, you will be able to cling to what can truly provide you with a way out: Jesus Christ!
He is our firm hope, like an anchor for the soul. Able to sustain us even when the boat of life is adrift in a storm. Hold on to Jesus, He is the eternal rock that never falters!
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23
Remember: There is NO door that God cannot open. Trust in Him, pray for help, and He will assist you.
Put your trust in the Lord and make Him your security. He takes care of you!
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