My Daily Pause

Author: Butch Adams

  • All New Things

    All New Things

    As we continue to get settled into this new year, let’s have a look at some things which the Bible says are new:

    1. Jesus’ blood is the blood of the New Testament – Matthew 26:28
    2. Jesus has given us a new commandment, that we love one another as He has loved us – John 13:34; 1 John 2:7-10; 2 John 1:5
    3. For those that are in Christ, all things are become new – 2 Corinthians 5:17
    4. As Christians, we are to live in a new way – Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10
    5. We live under the new covenant – Hebrews 8:8
    6. We have been given a new and living way to draw near unto God – Hebrews 10:19-22
    7. We are to look for a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness – 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-2

    “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful” (Revelation 21:5).

  • The Light in You

    Did you ever notice that nothing much good happens in the dark of night?

    That feeling you get thinking about being alone in a dark alley is the same feeling you should have when faced with sinful situation. Filling yourself with the light of God helps keep the darkness of sin away (Luke 11:33-36)

  • Love God

    Love God

    Jesus spent a lot of time breaking down how to live a life pleasing to God to its simplest term. If we love God with everything our heart can give, keeping His commandments will be the easy part. Loving our neighbor as ourselves is just an extension of loving God and with practice becomes a joyful lifestyle. (Luke 10:25-42)

  • God Works in His Own Time

    God Works in His Own Time

    God promised Abram that his offspring would have the lands described in Genesis 15, but even ten years later, he and Sarai still didn’t have children.

    In Genesis 16, rather than wait for God to do His work, they tried to engineer their own solution. That unsanctioned act created hurt feelings and stole the stability of the family.

    The lesson here is to not try to force God to keep His promises. We wait for him act according to his timetable.

  • Ashamed

    Ashamed

    Luke 9:26 records Jesus saying that he is ashamed of anyone that is ashamed of him. That could happen to us when we have the opportunity to talk about him. The temptation is often overwhelming to pass on it so we don’t create any sort of debate.

    If this describes you, your challenge is to mention God, talk about Jesus dying for your sins, or mention that you are a daily Bible reader just one time this week.

    …but be prepared for your spirit to grow!

  • Where Is Your Faith?

    Where Is Your Faith?

    Knowing what you know about Jesus, would you have been scared to be in the boat with him? His disciples had seen many miracles by Jesus yet they panicked when the storm came up. To be a follower of the Savior, you can rest in the comfort knowing He is there for you. Why not make a conscious effort to give your challenges to him?