Search Me

Aug5

but the one who examines me is the Lord.
1 Corinthians 4:4c NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.4.4.NASB1995

Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts;
Psalms 139:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.139.23.NASB1995

For . . .

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.15.9.NASB1995

Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalms 143:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.143.10.NASB1995

🌹A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 14:16 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.14.16.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Humbled Grace

Aug2

But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself.
For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord.
1 Corinthians 4:3-4a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.4.3-4.NASB1995

‘Can mankind be just before God? Can a man be pure before his Maker?
Job 4:17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.4.17.NASB1995

Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/ecc.7.20.NASB1995

as it is written, “There is none righteous, not even one;
Romans 3:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.3.10.NASB1995

So let us put away the judgment of our brothers and sisters in Christ – the pointing fingers, the gossip, the “I am better than you” self-righteous attitude – and show humbled grace.

🌹If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?
Psalms 130:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.130.3.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Trustworthy

Aug1

Verse from yesterday’s devotion as context:
Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 4:1 NASB1995

Today’s devotion:
In this case, moreover, it is required of (in) stewards that one be found trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 4:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.4.1-2.NASB1995

Trustworthy: deserving of trust; dependable; reliable
Synonyms: faithful, honorable, honest, true

As stewards of God’s gospel, His holy word, it is vital that we are trustworthy, spreading faithfully the word of God.

🌹Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.2.15.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

The Mystery Revealed

Jul31

Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 4:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.4.1.NASB1995

Christian, we have been given a precious gift. A gift that is to be shared, handed down from generation to generation. A mystery that when revealed opens the eyes of the blind, heals the broken-hearted, restores freedom to the afflicted, hope to the lost and so much more.

just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word (gospel),
Luke 1:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.1.2.NASB1995

Let us be faithful in sharing the gospel.

And He (Jesus) said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
Mark 16:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mrk.16.15.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Sacrificial Surrender

Jul30

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.
Matthew 16:24 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.16.24.NASB1995

What did Jesus do on the cross?
He gave His life (surrendered, sacrificed) for you and me.

What does it mean to take up my cross and follow Jesus?
To deny (sacrifice) myself for His purpose and glory.
To surrender my way for God’s way.
To surrender my truth for God’s truth.
To surrender my life to God so He lives through me.

In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.
John 14:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.20.NASB1995

🌹Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
John 14:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.6.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

The Everlasting Light of Glory!

Jul29

Believer in Jesus Christ, Son of God,

No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the Lord for an everlasting light, And your God for your glory.
Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the Lord for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over.
Then all your people will be righteous; They will possess the land forever, The branch of My planting, The work of My hands, That I may be glorified.
Isaiah 60:19-21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.60.19-21.NASB1995

One day all followers of Jesus, His saints, will see the full glory of His presence forever.

And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Revelation 21:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.21.23.NASB1995

And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever.
Revelation 22:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.22.5.NASB1995

🌹The Best is Yet to Come!!!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Restore Us, O God

Jul26

The crown has fallen from our head; Woe to us, for we have sinned! Because of this our heart is faint, Because of these things our eyes are dim;
Lamentations 5:16-17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lam.5.16-17.NASB1995

“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.
But if you refuse and rebel, You will be devoured by the sword.” Truly, the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 1:18, 20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.1.18-20.NASB1995

O God, restore us And cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.
Psalms 80:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.80.3.NASB1995

‭🌹Restore us to You, O Lord, that we may be restored; Renew our days as of old,
Lamentations 5:21 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lam.5.21.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon https://indasharonjesus.org

The Redeemer is Near

Jul25

I called on Your name, O Lord, Out of the lowest pit. You have heard my voice, “Do not hide Your ear from my prayer for relief, From my cry for help.”
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not fear!” O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life.
Lamentations 3:55-58 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lam.3.55-58.NASB1995

. . . “I called out of my distress to the Lord, And He answered me. I cried for help from the depth of Sheol; You heard my voice.
Jonah 2:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jon.2.2.NASB1995

Give ear to my prayer, O God; And do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
Psalms 55:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.55.1.NASB1995

Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Isaiah 41:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.41.10.NASB1995

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
Psalms 145:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.18.NASB1995

The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
Psalms 34:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.34.22.NASB1995

🌹Their Redeemer is strong, the Lord of hosts is His name;
Jeremiah 50:34a,b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.50.34.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God’s Treasured Word

Jul24

Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass, Unless the Lord has commanded it?
Lamentations 3:37 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lam.3.37.NASB1995

For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.
Psalms 33:9-11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.9-11.NASB1995

God’s word stands the test of time.

Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.19.21.NASB1995

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.55.8.NASB1995

What priority is the word of God in your life?


🌹I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
Job 23:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.23.12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Awaiting Salvation

Jul23

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the person (soul) who seeks Him. It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of the Lord.
Lamentations 3:25-26 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lam.3.25-26.NASB1995

At night my soul longs for You, Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently; For when the earth experiences Your judgments The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.9.NASB1995

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Psalms 37:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.37.7.NASB1995

Your salvation is found in the waiting; in the trusting; in the seeking.

Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.
Psalms 27:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.27.14.NASB1995

🌹And it will be said in that day, “Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”
Isaiah 25:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.25.9.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org