JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Matthew 10:41.
Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward.”
Whenever we give support to a servant of God, we are participating in their ministry. In God’s eyes, we also share in their reward. Jesus told His disciples, “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.”
There are various ways we can support missionaries, pastors, and evangelists-with notes of encouragement, hospitality, financial support, and prayer.
This faith-building verse inspires us to look for ways to bless God’s servants with acceptance and encouragement in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to persevere in the will of God.
These are the words of Hebrews 10:35 and 36-“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
God has promised rewards to His followers for faithful service. This promise reflects the heart of God to bless His people in the picture of eternity. Those promised rewards also give us incentive to serve the Lord faithfully today. He is watching our actions and knows our motives.
At the end of our lives on earth, the most reassuring words we can hear from the voice of God is “Well done, good and faithful servant.” So, as Galatians 6:9 instructs us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Take the daily challenge to persevere in the will of God on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 10, verses 41 and 42.
Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
God sees even the smallest tasks that we do with pure motives and will reward us as He sees fit. Jesus wants us to love all people, including our enemies. But in this particular statement, Jesus is specifically encouraging us to look out for the needs of His faithful servants and followers.
The words of Jesus inspire us to welcome members of God’s family with hospitality and kindness in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
