Good Words for Today

"When the last war has been fought, when the last political or economic upheaval has spent its energy, when the last galaxy has been swallowed by a black hole, Jesus will be left standing. And if you and I are in Christ, we will be standing too." Ron Scates

God will let you go where you want to go, but he will bring you back to where he wants you to be.

"But God is faithful" (1 Corinthians 10:13). If victory depends on us, we're sunk. If victory depends on the Lord, we'll come out alright. Here's the good news. The Lord has been faithful to multitudes. He'll be faithful to you too.

Just because you think it's impossible doesn't mean you can't do it. It just means you can't do it on your own. Remember Goliath. God plus David plus one smooth stone brought him down.

"Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by." Fanny Crosby, 1868

"He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me."

Lord, I do not ask to fly like the eagle or to run and not grow weary. I simply ask you to help me walk and not faint. That’s the miracle I need today. Amen.

"All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be" (Psalm 139:16). Does God have a blueprint for your life? Yes. Is there any way you can get a copy? No. Will you trust him anyway? That's the big question.

"Christianity has died many times and risen again; for it had a God who knew the way out of the grave." G. K. Chesterton

No one goes to hell except those who truly belong there. No one goes to heaven except those who admit they don't deserve to be there.

Sometimes we just need to take the next step and let God take care of everything else.

Too often we say, “I’m waiting for better circumstances.” God says, “Go ahead and speak up. I don’t need good circumstances in order to do my work.”

Hard times are part of God’s severe mercy to his children. They loosen us from our love of the earth and make us long for heaven.

Grace means there is always hope even when we have failed again and again. If you have blown it, there is grace for you. If you haven't blown it, you will sooner or later, and when you do, there will be grace for you when you need it.

"Jesus is the one magnet. Let us not think of any other. Music will not draw to Jesus, neither will eloquence, logic, ceremonial, or noise. Jesus Himself must draw men to Himself; and Jesus is quite equal to the work in every case." Charles Spurgeon

"It is true that we are sinners–but Christ has suffered for us. It is true that we deserve death–but Christ has died for us. It is true that we are guilty debtors–but Christ has paid our debts with His own blood. This is the real Gospel! This is the good news! On this let us lean while we live. To this let us cling when we die." J. C. Ryle

When you decide to go against the flow, don’t expect the world to give you a merit badge for courage.

"God would never make it in the travel industry because he is always leading his best clients into the wilderness." John Piper

Just because you are confused doesn’t mean God is confused. Faith chooses to trust even when life makes no sense.

We can ask Jesus how or where or when. We can even ask him "Will you?" But don’t ask him "Can you?" He's God. He can.

“Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wings, those who cheer today may curse tomorrow, only one thing endures—character.” Horace Greeley

"Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, were at our side, all glory be Thine!" From the hymn "We Gather Together," 1625

Lord Jesus, forgive me for pouting when I ought to be praising. Open my mouth to declare your greatness today. Amen.

“God didn’t call us to be spectacular. He called us to be faithful." Jon Weber

"I do not ask any man to become a Christian blindly. It is the most reasonable act in the whole world." George Morrison

When you ask God for a blessing, he sends a problem because your blessings usually come through the problems you face.

Let us work on in faith, and expect great things, because our Lord in heaven is praying for us.

"Remember, the growth of a believer is not like a mushroom—but like an oak, which increases slowly indeed—but surely. Many suns, showers, and frosts, pass upon it before it comes to perfection. And in winter, when it seems to be dead—it is gathering strength at the root. Be humble, watchful, and diligent in the means, and endeavor to look through all, and fix your eye upon Jesus—and all shall be well." John Newton

"Holy, holy, holy Lord, God Almighty Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee Holy, holy, holy Merciful and mighty God in three persons blessed Trinity" Reginald Heber, 1861

One day a man saw Abraham Lincoln walking down the street with his two sons by his side. The boys were loudly fighting about something. When the man asked Mr. Lincoln what the problem was, he replied, “Just what’s the matter with the whole world. I’ve got three walnuts, and each boy wants two.” Nothing has changed, has it?

James 4:6 says, “He gives more grace.” What a wonderful thought that is. More grace when we are weary. More grace when we are scared. More grace when we feel trapped. More grace when we have doubts. More grace when we have messed up. If you need grace today, ask for it. God has all the grace you need, and more besides.

God supplies our needs "according to his glorious riches" (Philippians 4:19). This is God’s way of saying, “You can always come back for a second helping. There’s plenty more where that came from.”

"Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God."

Never make light of evil. Remember the cross. Sin is no joking matter.

"By perseverance the snail reached the ark." Charles Spurgeon

On Christ the solid rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand.

"Darkness fell, His friends scattered, hope seemed lost - But heaven just started counting to three." Bob Goff

"Most hilarious line in all the Bible is Matt 27:65, Pilate on the tomb of Jesus: 'Go, make it as secure as you can.' Good luck with that." Russell Moore

"In the old rugged Cross, stain'd with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see For the dear Lamb of God, left his Glory above To pardon and sanctify me." George Bennard, 1913

Never brag about how strong you are. You never know what you might do under pressure. Remember Peter.