Perception

Monday, May 3, 2010: Romans 7:14–15

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do.
What is the dilemma of living as a human being? We know what is right but cannot understand why we do what isn’t.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010: 1 John 3:16–17

By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
How can Christ’s perfect love be reflected in our life? Take the time to really see other believer’s and their needs and do something about it.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010: Luke 8:46–47

But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.” Now when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before Him, she declared to Him in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately.
Do we keep things hidden or do we tell others about our God? It is easier to blend in and look like everyone else. God wants us to be a light for Him in our world.

Thursday, May 6, 2010: John 6:68–69

But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
What follows belief in Christ? As you grow in Christ, you get to know the heavenly knowledge that confirms the reality of God in your hearts in things small and large.

Friday, May 7, 2010: 2 Corinthians 5:20–21

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
What is Paul pleading with believers about? Getting right with God daily or keeping short accounts. We are forgiven but our relationship can be broken by unconfessed sin.