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Thought of the Day 1/19/21

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Looking around at the current state of the world could easier discourage and dishearten even the most grounded and faith-filled believer. There is much moral decay happening right in front of us — and likely we have even partaken in some of it. However, do not grow weary brother or sister! If you continue to do the good which God has created each of us for (Ephesians 2:10), we know it will not be in vain. “In due season”, or more precisely, on the day of judgment, we will reap the heavenly rewards of our faithfulness and work to further the Kingdom here on earth.  As easy as it would be today, do not give up! Continuing sowing!

Jessica Ford

Communications Director 

ALIVE Ministries USA

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Thought of the Day 1/10/21

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews‬ ‭10:24-25‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

In such a divided time in our country’s history, where the rift reaches into our churches, these verses from Hebrews are so important. We should be focused on trying to “stir up one another to love and good works” — reigniting that flame of passion and desire for God and serving Him. We need to also be sure to not neglect “to meet together, as is the habit of some”, even in the midst of a pandemic and governmental overreach trying to shut our churches down. Assembling together for corporate worship in the church is vital for the growth and development of each individual as well as the Church body as a whole. While doing so, we need to leave the divisive thoughts and language outside those sacred walls and seek to encourage one another and emphasize edification and unification as we can indeed “see the Day drawing near”. Are you being faithful to assemble and fellowship with fellow believers? Are you encouraging and edifying your brothers and sisters in Christ? If not, turn from that spirit of division and destruction today.

Jessica Ford

Communications Director 

ALIVE Ministries USA

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Thought of the Day 1/3/2020

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews‬ ‭10:24-25‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Make sure when reading that first verse you do not read it like this: “And let us consider how to stir up one another”. I’m afraid far too often that is as far as most of us, professed followers of Christ or not, get. We tend to be “pot stirrers” instead of “people stirrers”, encouraging and uplifting each other in Jesus’ name. The next verse reminds us of the importance of gathering together with like-minded followers of Christ (going to church, joining a Bible Study group) so that we are better equipped with the Word of God in order to be “people stirrers” who can in turn lift each other up and be an encouragement to one another. In today’s society and world, there are so many things that point to that “Day” being near that it is ever more important to assemble together and be “people stirrers” and not “pot stirrers” so that the children of God may be fully equipped to withstand the spiritual battles now and those that are surely to come. What kind of a “stirrer” are you?

Jessica Ford
Communications Director
Alive Ministries USA

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Thought of the Day 2/11/2020

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

We are HIS. God created each and every human in His likeness (Genesis 1:26). This means those who are born-again believers following after God’s Word and heart, as well as those who openly reject Him. In order to walk in the good works that God has prepared for us, however, we must become a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) and wholly submit to following after God and His will for our lives. When we are fully surrendered to Him, His grace and mercy pour over us to empower us to fulfill the good works that God predestined us to accomplish before He even created us! Are you fully and wholly surrender and committed to God and His will for your life?

Jessica Ford
Communications Director
Alive Ministries USA