At The Potters Wheel

We are to be holy and set apart, not just when others can see us, but even when we are alone, and no one is watching. Jesus said “if you love me keep my commandments.”

For the Bible says, unless we repent, we will perish too (Luke 13:5). Would you ask God to give you a contrite and repentant heart?

Who is the one person with whom you will share this truth of the finished work of the cross today?

For what do you need to depend on the Lord in humility?

What promise from God’s Word would you choose to believe today?

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. You have nothing to do but look and believe. 

He gave us His Son as the one-time atonement for our sin. We need to come to Him, on His terms.

True leaders are called by God to their offices. They are not self-appointed. How are you respecting the leaders that God has appointed?

We are quick to defend ourselves, but slow to speak up for the Lord. How do you respond when those you love, and trust, turn against you?

We are quick to defend ourselves, but slow to speak up for the Lord. How do you respond when those you love, and trust, turn against you?

As believers who have tasted and seen that the Lord is God, we are to share out life’s experience with those who don’t know Him.

Does your offering of money, talent and time come out of genuine love and gratitude for the Lord?

We are to be humble and quick to repent when the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin. Our lives are to be pure, in thoughts, words, and deeds.

If you belong to Christ, you will make it the business of your life to serve him, as the Levites did.

Are you equipping yourself for battle by reading the Bible and praying every day?

Would you choose to obey God and enjoy His presence in your life, daily?

The dead in Christ will rise first and those alive will be caught up in the clouds to meet Him, to be with Him forever more.

Have you grasped and accepted this deep truth? With whom will you share this truth, this week?

Who have you been disrespectful to? Would you ask God to forgive you and help you find creative ways to respect them always?

Trust in the Word of God increases our discomfort with sin and propels us towards God. Is the sin in your life making you uncomfortable or are you prone to justifying your behavior?

We owe our life, and all that we are, to Christ. We are not our own but called to live a life for Him, on His terms. A life that is separated, lives to please him and obeys him.

We live for His purposes, to worship Him the way He wishes to be worshipped. We are called to be slaves to righteousness, which leads to holiness.

Jesus Christ’s perfect sinless sacrifice paid the price, once and for all. Everyone who believes in Him is saved and made righteous before God. But like Aaron and his sons, each one needs to accept this salvation that is ours for the asking. 

We have received the best and the ultimate sacrifice, how can we not offer anything but our best?

If we accept Him as our Saviour, we don’t have to pay the rightful penalty for our sin, which is death. Have you chosen to accept this amazing offer of life and salvation?

Even through the times when you feel all alone, and you doubt if He really is with you because of your sin, He remains true to His Word. He is with you; He will never forsake you.

Would you take courage and step out into the waters, to do what He has called you to do? You will walk the waters with Him.

If you don’t already have one, would you prayerfully seek out a godly older man or woman to mentor you? Who are you investing in?

You and I are called to choose Christ in the small and big happenings of life, among family, friends and in the marketplace. And that could sometimes come with a heavy price.

We are to be diligent to intercede on behalf of others and our words and actions are to be motivated by His love. 
How can you pray more diligently for those around you?

2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 

What can you do differently this week, to be a greater blessing to those who serve you?

What is one area where you have only done the part that is convenient to you and avoided obeying Him fully?

When we complain, we blame people around us, even those who have helped and done us well. A heart that trusts God is a grateful heart. 

What crisis are you facing today, that you are yet to trust God with?

As John 1:12 says, yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. Have you believed in the Lord Jesus?

The health, the resources, the talents and the abilities that we have, are all gifts and miracles from the Lord. And yet, when faced with challenges in life, we don’t believe. We worry, complain and whine. 

There may be times when we are confused and have questions too. Let us come to Him, as Moses did, from a place of humility and with a heart willing to listen and obey.

God does not just call but also equips, with His presence and His guidance. We just need to obey. If God is calling you, would you say, “Yes Lord,” today, in humble trust and obedience?

Is there someone against whom you have been harbouring bitterness? Would you ask God for His grace to love and forgive that person today?

Who needs your above-and-beyond today? To whom can you return good for evil? Like Joseph, you too can do it, by God’s grace.

Would you choose to trust Him today and let it show in the way you respond to life?

All that we have is from the Lord and so none of us have reason to boast. (1 Corinthians 4:7) Do you tend to take pride in your talent or gifts?

Who is being blessed because you are serving joyfully, trusting God, despite your circumstances?

God has a plan for your life too. Would you choose, like Joseph, to trust God, even when you don’t understand?

God remains the same and is ever faithful to His Word and His promises, even today. Do you know Him and His Word to go to Him in confidence, when in trouble?

How would your boss, or those you serve, respond, if you were to leave today?

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He remains the same loving God, who promises to be with us, provide for us, and never leave us nor forsake us. He calls you to run to Him with all your needs and problems. Is this God your God?

Are you addicted to the various screens of your phone, television, computer, etc. to the exclusion of your family time? Are there unhealthy relationships in your life that are ruining your home? What is your ‘bowl of soup’ today?

Is there some such place that God is telling you not to return to? A place where you could be tempted to sin or go back to your old ways? Maybe an old habit or addiction? Or to stay away from some friends who could lead you back to your old ways?

From the time you chose to wake up this morning, to the sequence of dressing up and getting to the tasks for the day, all are choices that have consequences. How much more the bigger choices of life. Where have your choices brought you today?

What place of suffering are you running from? Would you humbly trust God, even if it means returning, and submitting to the very same difficult situation?

The ABC’s of Disappointment: Accept, Be Gracious, & Continue to trust God!

Is God trying to draw your attention to Him through a painful situation in your life? Would you, like Job choose to trust Him, even when you don’t always understand?