12/4 Isaiah 2:4
The LORD will settle international disputes. All the nations will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. All wars will stop, and military training will come to an end.
FUTURE
We can have real confidence in the Lord. The victory has been won. HE has an expected end that we can look forward to and know that He will bring it to pass. The Lord is in control and He is moving everything towards His control. Jesus is at work in us. One day soon the Lord will sum all things up and the world will worship Him. Our future is sure. His will be done.

12/3 Isaiah 2:3
Many nations will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Temple of the God of Israel. There he will teach us his ways, so that we may obey him.” For in those days the LORD’s teaching and his word will go out from Jerusalem.
HOPE
There will be a day when the Lord will change everything. There will be no evil, sin abolished and in its place will be light and life. One day Jesus will rule every heart for the evil one and his minions will be cast out of this world. One day Christ will return and we will live in His presence and worship Him in truth.

12/2 Isaiah 2:1
This is another vision that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days, the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem will become the most important place on earth. People from all over the world will go there to worship.
ISAIAH
Isaiah saw himself as ordinary. What he had to say was from God and His Word was extraordinary. You have a word from God; it is Christ in you your only hope of glory. Let Jesus abide in you and control what you say and do. Your life in Christ will be extraordinary.

12/1 Matthew 24:44
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
JESUS
Jesus is coming back. The World doesn’t believe that and will suffer judgment. Do not overlook how important this is: Jesus is coming back soon. The early church believed this and lived ready to go at any moment. This world is not your home for we are just passing through. Prepare today for Jesus is coming back and it will be soon.

11/30 John 8:48-59
48 The people retorted, “You Samaritan devil! Didn’t we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?” 49 “No,” Jesus said, “I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father — and you dishonor me. 50 And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God wants to glorify me. Let him be the judge. 51 I assure you, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!” 52 The people said, “Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say that those who obey your teaching will never die! 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? Are you greater than the prophets, who died? Who do you think you are?” 54 Jesus answered, “If I am merely boasting about myself, it doesn’t count. But it is my Father who says these glorious things about me. You say, ‘He is our God,’ 55 but you do not even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But it is true — I know him and obey him. 56 Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.” 57 The people said, “You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham? ” 58 Jesus answered, “The truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born!” 59 At that point they picked up stones to kill him. But Jesus hid himself from them and left the Temple.
JESUS
Jesus speaks of Himself as obedient to the Father. He knew what was going on and He knew the sacrifice He would make on the cross. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. He died to save us from our sin. His every thought was for us. He is the Savior and we are saved by His wonderful gift of forgiveness and life. Praise the Lord for what He has done.

11/29 John 8:39-47
39 “Our father is Abraham,” they declared. “No,” Jesus replied, “for if you were children of Abraham, you would follow his good example. 40 I told you the truth I heard from God, but you are trying to kill me. Abraham wouldn’t do a thing like that. 41 No, you are obeying your real father when you act that way.” They replied, “We were not born out of wedlock! Our true Father is God himself.” 42 Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me. 43 Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to do so! 44 For you are the children of your father the Devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning and has always hated the truth. There is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe me! 46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me? 47 Anyone whose Father is God listens gladly to the words of God. Since you don’t, it proves you aren’t God’s children.”
LIAR
The Evil One is always lying to us. He encourages us to shift the blame for our woes to someone else. “You only go around once so grab all the gusto you can” comes to us direct from the gates of Hell. Turn to the Lord. Ask Him to sort our your life. Ask Him to reveal your sin to you and then you confess that sin to Him. Jesus will forgive our sin and will indeed put us on the right path. “Jesus forgive me of my sin and guide me.” This is a simple powerful statement that will radically change your life.

11/28 John 8:33-38
33 “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone on earth. What do you mean, ‘set free’?” 34 Jesus replied, “I assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free. 37 Yes, I realize that you are descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because my message does not find a place in your hearts. 38 I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. But you are following the advice of your father.”
SIN
Sin is devastating. Sin always tries to fool us, it’s not so bad, others do worse, etc. We all make excuses for our sin. Stop making excuses. Face the facts and ask Jesus to forgive your sin. Only Jesus can set us free.

11/27 John 8:28-32
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will realize that I am he and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak what the Father taught me. 29 And the one who sent me is with me — he has not deserted me. For I always do those things that are pleasing to him.” 30 Then many who heard him say these things believed in him. 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
TRUTH
The truth is that the Lord is Lord of all. He is our Savior. He gives us life and light for living. He makes the crooked road straight. His love overpowers our sinfulness. When Christ sets you free from you sin you are free indeed. Praise the Lord for His love for each one of us. Today think about Jesus and how He sets you free.

11/26 Psalm 100:4
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.
PRAISE
Praise the Lord. It is good to sing His praises for the Lord is worthy of all praise and adoration. He is the beginning of all things. In Him we live and are. Jesus is Lord, He is my Lord, praise the Lord great wonders He has done. Praise the Lord.

11/25 1 Chronicles 16:34
34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
LOVE
God’s love for us is immeasurable. It is an eternal love that will shadow all that we do and say. He loves us because He chose to love us. We are blessed by His love as it gives us what we need to make a difference in our life and as we strive to grow in Christ make a difference in the life of those around us.