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Serving Christ Through Kindness…

What if every act of kindness wasn’t just compassion—but communion with Christ Himself?

The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’  Matthew 25:40

That’s what Jesus reveals in Matthew 25:40: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.” The King of heaven doesn’t just notice our care for the hurting—He receives it personally.

When we lift up the vulnerable, feed the hungry, care for the sick, or show kindness to the forgotten, we are ministering to Jesus. He identifies not with the powerful but with the overlooked. And He calls our smallest acts of love eternal.

That donation? It’s worship. That prayer? It reaches His heart. The comfort you offer someone in pain? It’s received by nail-scarred hands.

In a world chasing status and recognition, Jesus honors what no one else may see—the quiet gift, the secret act of love, the moment of compassion that reflects His own heart.

So today, don’t underestimate your impact. When you serve the least, you are loving the One who gave everything for you. And that changes everything.

Who around me might be considered “the least of these,” and how can I serve them today?
How often do I pause to see Jesus in those the world tends to ignore?

Loving Father, It humbles me to know that when I care for the least, I’m loving You. Open my eyes to see You in the faces of the hungry, the hurting, and the forgotten. Don’t let me miss the quiet moments where love is needed most. Make my compassion more than sentiment—make it action. Use my hands to serve, my words to heal, and my heart to reflect Yours. Use me today, Lord. Let someone feel your heart through mine. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You can give without loving, but you can’t love without giving.

Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. This underscores the profound truth that even the seemingly insignificant acts of kindness, when done with genuine love, hold immeasurable value in God’s eyes.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Devine Placement and Blessings…

Divine geography exists. God has meticulously designed specific locations for your flourishing, reservoirs of His favor, gateways of opportunity, and storehouses of provision. Your destiny is intricately woven with these ordained places.

As Deuteronomy 28:2-3 proclaims, ‘And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.’

This is not merely a poetic sentiment but a tangible promise. Faith and a positive disposition are vital, yet they are incomplete without divine placement. To experience the fullness of God’s intended blessings, we must cultivate a keen sensitivity to His guiding voice, the gentle whisper that directs us to our designated places of abundance.

This means that God’s orchestration of our lives extends beyond dramatic pronouncements; He shapes our paths through the subtle nuances of everyday circumstances. He may call us to persevere in uncomfortable environments, where trials test our resolve and the temptation to flee is strong.

Or, He might lead us through unfair situations, where righteousness seems to be met with adversity. Conversely, closed doors, often perceived as setbacks, can be divine redirections, propelling us towards greater realms of advancement.

Resist the urge to contest these closed doors or succumb to discouragement when pushed beyond your comfort zone. Embrace the transformative power of change, recognizing that God’s shifts are always purposeful, leading you toward an elevated plane of blessing.

Father, I thank You for Your unwavering promise that as I prioritize Your presence, Your blessings will pursue me relentlessly, overtaking me with abundance. I acknowledge that You have specific, divinely appointed locations for my prosperity. Grant me the discernment to hear Your voice and to recognize the places You are meticulously ordering my steps. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

God does not guide us by signs and visions; He guides us also by circumstances. The seemingly natural course of events is bent to His purpose.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Words Eternal Power…

Good morning, Today, let’s journey back where the timeless story of God’s love unfolds.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word.” John’s opening line hits like a thunderclap, challenging our very concept of time and existence. It’s not just a poetic flourish; it’s a revelation of Jesus’ divine nature.

This “Word” isn’t just speech. It’s the very essence . John is telling us that Jesus isn’t merely a great teacher or prophet who appeared 2000 years ago. He’s eternally existed alongside God the Father.

Think about that. The same Jesus who walked dusty Galilean roads also designed the intricate patterns of DNA. The one who calmed storms with a word is the reason seasons change. This eternal Christ chose to enter our world, to make the intangible touchable, to translate the language of eternity into human terms.

What does this mean for us today? It means that when we pray, we’re not shouting into a void, but communing with the One who was there at creation’s dawn. When we face challenges, we have the power of the universe on our side. Our daily lives are infused with eternal significance because we’re walking with the One who has always been, and always will be.

Dear God, It’s incredible to think that You, who created everything, want to be part of my life. Sometimes, it’s hard to grasp how vast You are, yet how close You want to be to me. Thank you for sending Jesus for letting Him walk dusty roads just like I do. Help me remember that when I pray, I’m not just speaking into space but reaching You, the One who set the stars in place. When life gets tough, remind me that You’re not just the Creator, but my loving Father. Help me sense Your presence, turning struggles into opportunities for Your grace to shine. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

This emphasizes the dynamic, penetrating, and transformative power of God’s Word. It’s not just a passive text but a living force that actively works in our lives. This amplifies the idea that the “Word” in John 1:1 is not merely a concept but a powerful, active, and discerning force that is Jesus Christ himself.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Year of Doubling and Growth…

The Hebrew word “Shannah,” meaning “year,” carries a powerful concept: “doubling.” Derived from “shnay,” signifying “two” or “the doubling,” it suggests that each year should be a period of increase, a multiplication of good.

As Peter urged, our growth in God’s qualities should be progressive, not stagnant. Simply passing through the year is insufficient; we must actively pursue expansion.

This year, let’s embrace the “Shannah” principle. Let our love, joy, peace, faith, strength, and confidence not only grow but double. The Lord’s promise of abundant life extends to a doubled measure of His blessings.

Instead of your shame, you will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will shout for joy over their portion. Therefore, they will possess a double portion in their land. Everlasting joy will be theirs.  Isaiah 61:7

Let’s not merely endure this year but intentionally cultivate growth in the Spirit, in love, and in righteousness.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of this ‘Shannah,’ this year of doubling. We ask that you empower us to embrace the principle of increase in every area of our lives. Grant us the wisdom and strength to actively cultivate love, joy, peace, faith, and strength. May your abundant life, your doubled blessings, overflow in us. Help us to use each day as an opportunity for spiritual growth and righteous living. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

God’s immeasurable Power Within…

The gentle cadence of a whispered prayer, a silent tear tracing a path of desperate hope, the fragile dreams held close, guarded by a veil of doubt – these are not insignificant moments, but rather, the fertile ground where God’s immeasurable power takes root.

Now to Him, who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.  Ephesians 3:20

We often approach the Divine with a measured humility, asking for just enough: a sliver of light to navigate the darkness, a sliver of strength to endure the day.

Yet, within the sacred words of Ephesians 3:20, a profound truth shatters the limitations of our finite expectations. “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”

This is not a mere platitude, but a declaration of the very essence of God’s presence within us. The same power that birthed galaxies from cosmic dust, that resurrected life from the tomb, that sustains the very fabric of existence – that very power pulsates within our souls.

In the midst of your waiting, your uncertainty, your seemingly insurmountable challenges, this divine power is actively at work. Where human eyes perceive dead ends, God reveals hidden doorways. Where we encounter impenetrable barriers, He orchestrates miraculous breakthroughs. The seemingly impossible is merely the canvas upon which He paints His extraordinary masterpieces.

Consider the nature of creation itself: the intricate dance of subatomic particles, the vastness of the cosmos, the delicate balance of life. These are not random occurrences, but manifestations of God’s infinite wisdom and power. This same creative force, this same boundless energy, resides within you.

Let this truth permeate the depths of your being: every perceived ending in your hands is transformed into a nascent beginning in His. Your impossibilities are but the prologue to His miraculous narrative. Even as you absorb these words, He is actively weaving the next chapter of your life, a chapter filled with unimaginable possibilities.

Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge our tendency to limit Your power with our small expectations. Thank You for hearing the faintest echoes of our hearts, the unspoken desires, and the unspoken fears. We surrender our perceived limitations, our feelings of inadequacy, and our anxieties to Your infinite wisdom. We acknowledge that the same power that ignited the stars and conquered death resides within us, empowering us to overcome any obstacle.
We lay our “impossibles” at Your feet, trusting that You will not only meet our needs but exceed them beyond our wildest dreams. Where we see dead ends, illuminate the path to new beginnings. Write our stories, Lord, according to Your perfect will, transforming our trials into triumphs and our doubts into unwavering faith. In the sacred name of Jesus, Amen.

The journey of faith is often marked by three distinct stages: the initial perception of impossibility, the arduous navigation through difficulty, and the ultimate realization of divine accomplishment. This progression is not a testament to human effort but a reflection of God’s transformative power working within us.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Reclaiming Heavenly Citizenship…

Philippians 3:20 declares, “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” The Greek term used for “citizenship” (πολίτευμα, politeuma) vividly depicts a colony of people residing in a foreign land, yet living according to the laws and customs of their homeland.

This powerful image highlights a profound truth: as believers, our true home is heaven. Though we walk the earth, we are called to live as citizens of heaven, governed not by the dictates of this world, but by the divine principles of our celestial kingdom.

This means we are no longer bound by the chains of earthly limitations – the laws of sin and death, the weight of guilt, the sting of failure, the frustration of unmet desires, the consuming fires of anger, the shadows of regret, or the paralyzing grip of fear.

We are freed from these earthly shackles, empowered to live in the glorious liberty of the children of God.

The carnal mind is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so. Romans 8:7

Therefore, we are called to transcend the limitations of the carnal mind and embrace the transformative power of heavenly living.
Today, make a conscious decision to break free from the bondage of the flesh and the dominion of sin and death.

Choose to live by the laws of heaven – by love, grace, forgiveness, and peace. Embrace the rights, privileges, and freedoms that are rightfully yours as a citizen of heaven.

Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing to us our true citizenship. We acknowledge that we are sojourners on this earth, and our hearts long for our eternal home with You. Grant us the strength and wisdom to live according to Your laws, to reflect Your glory in our daily lives. Free us from the chains of earthly limitations and empower us to walk in the freedom You have purchased for us through Jesus Christ. Help us to live as true citizens of heaven, radiating Your love and grace to a world in need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The world as we know it now is passing, and the form of this world is passing too. It is only the things we do for Christ that will last.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Universal Fatherhood of God…

The concept of God as Father is a truth that embraces all who believe in Him. It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others, feeling inadequate when our faith seems small.

You are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.  Galatians 3:26

Whether you are a Peter or a Paul, a spiritual giant or a struggling believer, you are part of the same divine family. The strength of your faith does not diminish your status as a child of God.

“This covenant stands secure,
Though earth’s old pillars bow;
The strong, the feeble, and the weak,
Are one in Jesus now.”

Our names are all inscribed in the same heavenly register. While some may possess greater spiritual gifts or accomplish more for God’s kingdom, every believer, regardless of their perceived weakness, is fully and completely a child of God. This should bring immense comfort as we approach our Father in prayer.

However, recognizing this truth should not breed complacency. We must not settle for a weak faith. Instead, like the apostles, we should earnestly pray for its increase. While even the feeblest genuine faith in Christ will lead to salvation, a stronger faith will enable us to better honor our Lord during our earthly journey and experience a deeper, more abundant joy.

Therefore, let us strive to be filled with the spirit of adoption, allowing perfect love to banish all fear.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the incredible truth that I am your child through faith in Jesus Christ. Help me to grasp the depth of your love and to never doubt my place in your family. I confess that sometimes I feel weak and inadequate. Please increase my faith and empower me to live a life that glorifies you. Fill me with your Spirit, so that I may walk in your love and experience the joy of your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want him to do. It is the belief that God will do what is right.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Grief Will Turn To Joy…

You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” These words from Jesus were not just for His disciples—they are a promise that still echoes in our lives today.

Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.  John 16:20

What makes this promise so powerful is that Jesus doesn’t say joy will replace grief—He says grief itself will become joy. Like a seed buried in the ground before it grows into something beautiful, sorrow is often the very soil where joy takes root.

Think about it—the cross, a symbol of agony, became the greatest victory. The empty tomb, once a place of mourning, became proof of eternal hope. The disciples’ deepest heartbreak turned into overwhelming joy when they saw Jesus alive again.

Maybe today, you feel stuck in a “Friday” season—a time of waiting, loss, or uncertainty. But take heart: Sunday is coming. The same God who turned death into life is working behind the scenes in your story. Your weeping will not last forever. Hold on, because in Christ, grief is never wasted—it is transformed.

Dear Father, When my heart is breaking, remind me of Your promise that grief turns to joy. Thank You that You collect my tears and transform them into something beautiful. In my waiting, I strengthen my faith to trust that You are working, even when I can’t see it. Help me remember that nothing is wasted in Your hands—because in You, Friday is never the end. Sunday is coming. Turn my mourning into dancing, even before I understand the reason why. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Daily Bread – Gratitude and Abundance…

It’s a common human experience to feel a sense of lack, to yearn for “more”—more wealth, more time, more love, more of anything that seems to be missing. The Lord’s Prayer, with its simple plea, “Give us this day our daily bread,” offers a profound perspective on this universal longing.
Consider the essence of that request. “Daily bread” implies sufficiency, not excess.

It suggests a focus on the immediate, essential needs of life. In our modern context, “daily bread” transcends literal food; it encompasses all the fundamental provisions required for a fulfilling existence: shelter, health, meaningful work, and loving relationships.

Most of us, upon honest reflection, possess far more than “daily bread.” We have sustenance for the week, perhaps even for months. We enjoy comforts and luxuries that would have been unimaginable to previous generations. Yet, the persistent feeling of insufficiency often remains.

The biblical injunction to pray for “daily bread” encourages us to recalibrate our understanding of abundance. It invites us to recognize the blessings already present in our lives, to appreciate the simple gifts that sustain us. Anything beyond the essential is, in truth, an overflow of grace.

To have “daily bread” is to be blessed. To have more is to be abundantly blessed. However, true fulfillment lies not in accumulating more, but in cultivating gratitude for what we already possess.

As Ecclesiastes 5:18 reminds us, “This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.”

By shifting our focus from what we lack to what we have, we unlock the door to joy and contentment. The simple act of acknowledging and appreciating the blessings in our lives—starting with the “daily bread” in our metaphorical or literal “bread box”—transforms our perception of reality.

Heavenly Father, in the simplicity of the Lord’s Prayer, you teach us to seek daily sustenance and to trust in your provision. Grant us the wisdom to recognize the abundance that surrounds us, to appreciate the ‘daily bread’ of our lives. Help us to release the yearning for ‘more’ and to embrace the joy of gratitude. May we find contentment in the present moment, acknowledging every blessing as a gift from your loving hand. Amen.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

Let us, then, cultivate a heart of gratitude, recognizing that true abundance lies not in the accumulation of things, but in the appreciation of the blessings already bestowed upon us.

Today, let us give thanks for our “daily bread,” and recognize every additional blessing as an overflowing testament to divine grace.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Dive Deep – Proverbs 23:7

Looking over the comments on yesterday’s lesson sparked me to think about something Grandfather taught me when I was just a toddler. We must remember that not everyone is genuine. A man is as his heart is.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. ‘Eat and drink!’ he says to you, but his heart is not with you.  Proverbs 23:7

So, with that in mind, I am going to break down what this verse is actually telling us. Proverbs 23:7 is a powerful statement about the connection between our inner thoughts and our outward actions.”For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”

This core statement emphasizes the profound influence of our inner world on our reality. “Heart” in biblical terms often refers to the seat of our thoughts, emotions, and intentions, not just the physical organ. It suggests that our true character and behavior are shaped by our deepest, most consistent thoughts.

This aligns with the idea that our beliefs and values drive our actions. If someone consistently harbors negative or deceitful thoughts, those qualities will eventually manifest in their behavior. Conversely, cultivating positive and virtuous thoughts can lead to a more wholesome and authentic life.

‘Eat and drink!’ he says to you, but his heart is not with you.” This illustrates the practical application of the first part. It describes a situation where someone offers hospitality or friendship, but their words are empty. Their true intentions, revealed by their “heart,” are not aligned with their outward actions.

This highlights the importance of discerning genuine intentions. Words can be deceptive, but a person’s underlying thoughts and feelings will eventually reveal themselves. It shows that people can say one thing but mean another. That we must be aware that not everyone is genuine.

With this in mind, we need to self examine because the verse underscores the importance of living authentically, with our inner thoughts and outward actions in alignment.

It also encourages us to discerning in our interactions with others, looking beyond surface appearances to the true intentions of the heart.

My hope is that this will give you a deeper understanding of what defines you. People look at our actions as they remember our words. Actions always speak louder than words.

Heavenly Father, search my heart and know my thoughts. Help me to cultivate a mind filled with truth, love, and integrity. May my words and actions reflect the genuine intentions of my heart. Grant me the wisdom to discern the true intentions of others and protect me from those who speak with a double tongue. Help me to be a person of authenticity whose inner and outer lives are aligned with your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼