Never Give Up

Friday, February 23, 2024

Good morning, Lord

Verse of the Day:    1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

Memory verse: Romans 8:32 ►He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

Today's reading:  NUMBERS 5-6 MARK 4:1-20

Never Give Up

If your heart breaks because of insecurity or guilt, you do not have to live there anymore. God has provided a way of freedom. It is real and Jesus did it for you. God knew in the beginning about you-everything about you and loves you completely. Jesus went to the cross for you knowing your mind as it is right now with all that burdens you. He carried all your burdens to the cross-to His death-and He rose from the dead and declared us free in Him.

God has a place for you in His heart. He has a place for all of us where there is nothing but freedom and peace. I believe that God's heart  breaks for us to find that place because He knows our pain and has done all He has done so we can find Him in that place.

What holds you back? Jesus has declared your freedom.

Jesus spoke these words for you to live: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised..." Luke 4:18

We may be able to hide from the world behind multiple masks and walls but God is there with you behind them all. He knows it all. He offers complete freedom in your entire being from the fallen world. God has given you complete peace to walk in this physical world of turmoil in confident peace and victory.

The absolute reality of a place no one else can see? This is not a fantasy. This is God's heart. This is the great mystery Jesus defines for us in his place for you.

Humble yourself and take God's hand and He will guide you. Do not give up. It takes some effort to let go of what you have grasped for so long. Never give up. God's peace is real and is yours in Jesus.  

...because He loves us...

Father in Heaven,

I confess my fear and insecurity that has kept me from Your peace. I have allowed this to happen. I am letting go. You are everything. Thank you for Your mercy on me and forgiving me.

Complete Lord of peace and freedom,

In the name of Christ Jesus,

Amen