Manna for Your Morning

With flattery he will corrupt those who abandon the promise. But the people who know their God will be strong and take action. — Daniel 11:32 (GW) Have you listened to the lies of the enemy and abandoned the promises of God? In the midst of adverse circumstances, we must press in closer to God, dig deeper in His Word and stand on His promises. No matter what difficulties may come, be strong in the LORD and take action according to the word He has spoken to you.

The LORD then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. And Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood. — Genesis 7:1,7 (NIV) Because of Noah's faithfulness to the LORD, God provided a place of protection for him and his family while the floodwaters destroyed every living creature on the earth. Let us be found righteous in this generation. Second Chronicles 16:9 says, the eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.

Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day. — Genesis 1:31 (NKJV) God looked at all He created and said it was good. Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good (3 John 1:11a). Be a creator of good things in your sphere of influence. Speak positive, life-giving words into your atmosphere (Proverbs 18:10). Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God (3 John 1:11b, NLT).

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.  — 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NKJV) A good soldier stays focused on the mission. No matter what adversities arise, a good soldier endures hardship. They know all about courage, commitment, strength and sacrifice. Just as military service members, follow the orders of their Commanding Officer, make it your aim to satisfy and please Jesus, the One who enlisted you into His service. Be a good soldier for Jesus Christ! Today we honor and thank military men and women of the past and present, who are serving and have served our country and ensured our freedom. We remember those who have sacrificed to the point of giving their lives. Thank you.

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. — Genesis 1:27 (NKJV) We were created in the image of our heavenly Father. Let us reflect His nature: loving, compassionate, kind, patient, and forgiving. All of us who have given our lives to Jesus, have God's Holy Spirit at work in us, transforming us into His image with ever-increasing glory. (2 Corinthians 3:18).  As children of God, may our lives be a true representation of our great and awesome God!

One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. — Psalm 145:4 (NKJV) Let us declare the mighty acts that God has done and praise Him for all He is doing in our lives. The Apostle Paul told the believers in Corinth, their very lives were a letter, written on hearts, known and read by everyone (2 Corinthians 3:2). Be a living legacy for your children, family, friends and co-workers. As they see you making God first priority, speaking His Word over your circumstances, standing on God's promises, and keeping the faith, it will leave an imprint on their hearts and a legacy for them to follow.

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.  — Psalm 29:11 (NIV) The LORD gives us the strength we need to get through each day. If you are weak or weary, find strength in the LORD, our God. We can do all things through Him who gives us strength (Philippians 4:13). And let the perfect peace of God, which transcends all understanding, guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).