Jesus Christ is the Prince of peace – the One who brings us shalom. Then knowing that our citizenship is secure with Him, let us live to bring peace and prosperity to the people around us. Let’s continue to immerse ourselves in the gospel truth so that we would have the power to live this way.

Jesus Christ is the wisdom of God sent from heaven to bring peace and reconciliation between God and us. Then as we cultivate and deepen our relationship with Him, may we live a life that honors the Lord and serves the people for this is how we grow in wisdom that comes from heaven.

The words out of our mouths may seem inconsequential, but they have the power to bring life or death to the people around us. Then knowing that our tongues speak what the heart is full of, let’s soak ourselves with the Word of God so that our words may always reflect this life-giving gospel truth.

Saving faith in our hearts is evident in the fruit of our lives. Then knowing that works fueled by shuddering do not bring honor to God, let us endeavor to work out of our love for Him as we anchor ourselves to the gospel for it will empower us to live for His glory.

We must not show favouritism because our faith is in Jesus Christ our Lord of glory. Then let us strive to become a community of mercy and love knowing that this is how we honor the One who gave up everything for us.

Authentic faith not only hears the Word but obeys it, authentic faith transforms every aspect of our lives including our tongues, and authentic faith propels us to move outward – compassionately serving the people in need. This is the kind of faith we’re called to display when we experience the grace of God.

We are called to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry for this is what it means to live a life that is fit for the Kingdom of God. This can be achieved when we put away our sins and humbly accept the Word as God refines and transforms us accordingly. Then let us immerse ourselves in the Word.

Every trial is also a temptation because every trial is an opportunity to grow or an occasion to sin. Therefore, we must fix our eyes on the Giver – to be completely satisfied by the Lord so that we wouldn’t want anything else occupying our hearts.

If we want to cultivate a spiritually healthy family, we must be God-centred, Word-centred, and gospel-centred. This is the call given to all of us. Then let us intentionally invest our time and effort in the next generation so that they too will love the Lord who we love with all our heart, soul, and strength.

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (Jam. 1:12). Then let us keep eternity in our hearts as we turn our eyes to Christ – the Author and Perfecter of our faith.

Wisdom is the ability to perceive the purpose of God and carry out the will of God in the midst of our trials. James tells us that if we lack this wisdom, we should ask God because He is generous and eager to provide. Then let’s ask Him for this wisdom so that our trials make us, not break us.

We are called to consider our trials pure joy because God is testing our faith, producing perseverance, and maturing us through our trials. Then as we consider the One who endured the cross for our sake, let us stand firm and find comfort in the One who promises to be in the fire with us.

Jesus Christ rose from the grave and conquered death so that you and I can have life and life to the full. Then let us cling to the promises of God as we place our hope in the One who will never fail us – Jesus is our living hope. And let us go wherever He is for we are most satisfied when we are with Him.

Jesus Christ was forsaken by the Father so that we may be found. He was condemned so that we may be accepted. He died on the cross so that we may have life. Then let us live to honor Him for He alone is worthy of our worship.

Jesus’ death demonstrates His unconditional, unwavering, unending love and commitment to us. He died to substitute His place with us so that we can have His place. He was bound so that we might go free. He died so that we might live. The Son of God was forsaken so that we may become children of God.

Jesus Christ is the Judge who is judged for us. He took our place, and He was punished for us. Then let us come to Christ for He will forgive us, restore us, and use us for His glory.

Jesus Christ willingly and joyfully went to the cross because He believed in God’s sovereignty and provision. He went under the sword of divine justice for you and me so that we may enter the presence of God and have life again. Then let’s look to Christ for He alone is the source of hope and peace for all our circumstances.

Jesus Christ stayed on the path to the cross knowing that the weight of God’s wrath would ultimately crush Him. But He submitted Himself to the will of God by willingly and joyfully drinking the cup because of His love for us. May we experience this love and be transformed by it today.

The Lord’s Supper reminds us that Jesus Christ is “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (Jn. 1:29). And He is inviting all sinners to come and take this meal for this is where our souls can be nourished. Then let us remember, receive, and rest in Christ as He ministers to us through it.

Jesus is worthy of our extravagant devotion. In this story, this woman’s act was described as beautiful by Jesus, but also a complete waste by others – a beautiful “waste.” Then may we have the courage and faith to offer our lives as a beautiful “waste” to the Lord for this is how we honor the Lord.