January 2026 at Living Word
The weather is getting cold but your heart does not need to grow cold. When someone tries to talk to you about God’s Word do you find yourself yawning. God wants you to know He loves you. Make it your goal to study His long term plans for you.
Why should you take your Bible to a Sunday School class? SS = Scripture Search, the Bible is our text Book after all it is our Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Together we grow in what we know so we can let God’s Love show. God has great plans for you, how are you getting in shape for the task?
January 4 We need much more than a bandage. Jesus performed miracles through the power of God. Jesus has power over sickness. God hears us when we talk with him. Jesus Healed the official’s Son. He had heard of the healing power and was willing to travel up the rugged trail to get help for his son. He had faith in the power of Jesus. Matthew 19:26; John 4:46-54. How is your faith? God does not always have in His will to give physical healing but will always provide spiritual healing when we trust Him. We should always be praying or praising for guidance, protections, resources, and saving grace.
January 11 Do you know what is threatening your life? Why are you afraid? An anchor is no good unless it is firmly placed in the proper location to hold against the currents and winds. The real threat is against our spiritual life. What seems to be an impossible situation for us is not impossible for God. When the disciples feared for their life, Jesus calmed the storm. Peace! be still, Jesus has power over nature. Nature obeys why does mankind have a hard time following? Matthew 19:26; Mark 4:35-41; 8:22-25 How is your faith? We should always be praying or praising for guidance, protections, resources, and saving grace. God has power over earth ask Him to open your eyes to see how He intervenes to fulfill the ultimate purpose in your life.
January 18 Does He know? Does He care? Where will help come from when the problem is too large for us? What are you seeking first in your daily life? Jesus has power to meet peoples needs. He tells us to seek first the Kingdom of God. And what we need will be provided. Jesus was not surprised by the number of people or lack of food for them. Jesus fed people both physically and spiritually. Matthew 6:8, 19:26; John 6:1-13; Philippians 4:19. Do you allow God to meet your spiritual needs? He knows what you need and wants you fully trust Him.
January 25 What is your reaction when true fear takes over in your life? Do you forget He has a plan and a solution. Do not allow your fears to get a grip on you or distort your views. Jesus sent His disciples across the water while He stayed behind to pray, what was His plan to get to the other side? Jesus has power to do things no one else can do. He did not need the boat, Jesus walked on the water. Matthew 14:22-33, 19:26 Jesus reached out to Peter when he needed to be rescued. Jesus will reach out to save you as well if you allow Him to.
As you think your goals for 2026 think about this one. Don’t set a goal to be a better version of yourself. Instead make your goal to be a better reflection of Jesus. Keep your eyes open for miracles to take place around you as you grow in what you know to allow His love and plan to show in your actions and attitudes.