Humility

This is The Way!

This is The Way!

Today we encounter a beautiful promise from God revealing His desire to guide and lead us in the right path, Isaiah 48:17

“This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”

God is the Holy One of Israel, our Creator and Redeemer, and He teaches us what is best for us and leads us in the way we should go.

A reminder that God’s wisdom and guidance are essential in our lives, and we can trust Him to lead us in the right direction.

Imagine you’re hiking through an unfamiliar forest. You come across a fork in the road, and you’re unsure which path to take. Suddenly, a knowledgeable guide appears and offers to lead you.

You gladly accept their help because you know they have a deeper understanding of the terrain and the safest route to your destination. In a similar way, God is your divine guide, who knows the path that leads to blessings and fulfillment.

God’s guidance is not just limited to external circumstances but extends to our hearts and minds as well. He desires to teach us what is best for us, not only in the big decisions of life but also in the daily choices we make.

When we lean on God’s wisdom and seek His guidance through prayer and reading His Word, we position ourselves to receive His direction and follow the path He has prepared for us.

Open your heart to God’s guidance and trust in His leading. Seek His wisdom and submit to His instruction, knowing that He has your best interests at heart.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Faith, Humility, Trust
A Treasured Possession

A Treasured Possession

God speaks to the Israelites through Moses, telling them that they will be His treasured possession and a kingdom of priests, Exodus 19:5

“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine”

This verse reveals an important truth about our relationship with God and the calling He has placed upon us.

God sees each one of us as His treasured possession. He values us deeply and desires a personal relationship with us. We are not just random beings wandering through life, but rather chosen and loved by our Creator.

Additionally, God calls us to be a kingdom of priests. In ancient times, priests served as intermediaries between God and the people, offering sacrifices and representing the people before God.

We are also called to be representatives of God’s love, grace, and truth in the world. We have the privilege and responsibility to reflect His character, share His message, and intercede on behalf of others.

Embrace your identity as God’s treasured possession and an ambassador of His kingdom. Recognize your worth and value in His eyes. Cultivate a deep and intimate relationship with Him through prayer, study of His Word, and fellowship with other believers.

And as you go about your daily life, remember that you are called to be a light, bringing God’s love and truth to those around you. May your life reflect the beauty of being a treasured possession of the King.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Faith, Holiness, Humility, Ministries
Blessings or Curses

Blessings or Curses

Life is full of choices, some small and insignificant, and others that have significant and lasting consequences.

In Deuteronomy 30:19, Moses presented the Israelites with a critical choice between life and death, blessings and curses.

“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live”

Today, we are still faced with similar choices, choices that will determine our direction and destiny. Each day, we must choose between good and evil, between obedience and disobedience, between faith and unbelief.

The consequences of our choices are significant and far-reaching, affecting not only our own lives but also the lives of those around us.

God has given you free will to make choices, but you must remember that you are accountable for those choices. In making decisions, you must seek guidance from God, and when you make mistakes, confess them and seek forgiveness.

Ultimately, you alone must choose to follow God’s ways, which lead to blessings and life, rather than the ways of the world, which lead to destruction and death.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Humility, Trust
Let the Children Come to Me!

Let the Children Come to Me!

In Matthew 19:14, Jesus teaches a profound lesson about the Kingdom of Heaven. He says:

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

This verse reminds us of the importance of childlike faith and innocence in our relationship with God.

Jesus invites children to come to Him because they possess qualities that are highly valued in the kingdom of heaven. Children have a natural trust and dependency on their parents, and they approach life with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Jesus wants us to approach Him with a childlike faith, trusting Him wholeheartedly and relying on His guidance.

This verse challenges us to examine our own hearts and attitudes. Jesus warns against hindering children from coming to Him, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment where they can experience God’s love and grace.

We are called to nurture and encourage the faith of children, supporting them as they grow in their understanding of God and His kingdom.

As you reflect on this verse, embrace the simplicity and innocence of children in your relationship with God. Approach Him with a humble and trusting heart, believing that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who have childlike faith.

Seek to create an environment where children can encounter God’s love and experience His presence; learning from their example and be transformed by the childlike faith that Jesus invites us to embrace.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Faith, Humility, Trust
Living Bread

Living Bread

In John 6:51, Jesus shares a profound truth that speaks to the heart of our faith. He says:

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world”

These words convey a powerful message about the sacrificial nature of Jesus’ death and the life-giving sustenance He offers to all who believe in Him.

Through His sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus offers Himself as the source of life and salvation. By partaking in Him, by placing our faith in Him and receiving Him into our lives, we find true and lasting satisfaction.

This verse reminds us of the profound mystery of the Eucharist, where we partake in the symbolic representation of Jesus’ Body and Blood.

It is a tangible reminder of His sacrificial love and the spiritual nourishment He provides. As we commune with Him in this sacrament, we are invited to experience a deep intimacy with our Savior and to remember His ultimate sacrifice that brings us abundant and eternal life.

Approach the table of the Lord with reverence and gratitude, partaking in the living bread that satisfies our deepest hunger and sustains us for eternity.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Faith, Holiness, Humility