Daily Treasure

“He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him” (1 John 2:10).

In comparison with yesterday’s verse, we observe a sharp contrast. Those abiding in God’s light will never find themselves wandering around aimlessly in life. They know the importance of obeying God’s commands in regards to having and showing love one to another.  Drawing ever closer to His light will prevent us from slipping back into darkness.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for the WNAC staff as they make convention preparations.

“But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes”  (1 John 2:11).

If we aren’t abiding in God’s light, a black cloud may loom over us—the cloud of not loving one another.  We’re still stumbling around because our eyes are blinded. God commanded us to love one another. When we choose to disobey this command, we slip back into darkness. Come back into His marvelous light. Ask Him to dispel all darkness so you can once again see where you are going.  We can prove to a sin-darkened world that we belong to Christ, by the love we have for one another (John 13:35).

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Feel home bound with young kids?  Pray to use your time wisely on this mission field.

“For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you…” (Proverbs 6:23 NLT).

Needing to know what to do today? Read His Word.
Want guidance for a huge decision looming in front of you? Pick up your Bible.
Wondering what your future holds? Linger in the Scripture.
Desiring a brighter path on which to walk? Become illuminated through time in the Book.
Anything you need to know—yes, it’s found in the pages of His Word.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Is a chaplain stationed near by? Phone to encourage him. Would he be available to speak at your local or WAC District Meeting?  Help him all you can. Above all, pray.

“Yet though He did all this for them, they continued to test his patience.  They rebelled against the Most High and refused to follow his decrees.  They turned back and were as faithless as their parents had been…”  (Psalm 78:56-57 NLT).

I’m not sure what kind of childhood you were given, but mine was filled with wonder, love, peace and innocence.  I had the greatest family, the perfect place to grow up and the opportunity to be filled with the message of Christ from the time I was born.  I realize not everyone has been blessed in these ways.

As great as my growing up years were, I want even better for my son.  No, not more things, but a greater sense of being loved, amazement and the ability to be a kid for as long as he possibly can.

Parents are like that, aren’t they?  We always want better for our kids than we had.  This verse really puts this into perspective for me. I don’t want my son Isaiah to achieve my level of faith; I want to see him excel in his Christian walk, grow strong in his commitment to the Lord and never give in to Satan’s tricks and tactics.

I want him to have a deeper love for Christ than I.  I want to see him reach out and grab hold of more blessings than I’ve chosen to partake of.  I desire that he be filled to overflowing, at all times and in all ways, with volumes of peace and joy—the stuff I’ve allowed to slip through my fingers as I reach for the world’s offerings.  I want to witness my child experience miracles because of his faith in the Lord, not in himself or in his abilities, and not like his mother has chosen to opt out of.

I want more for my child than I’ve experienced—more in so many ways.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: FWB chaplains need daily prayer support as they minister to servicemen/women. Pray today.

“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour”  (Ephesians 5:2).

In the Old Testament, the offering of a sacrifice pleasing to God  gave off a “sweetsmelling savour.”  When we, today, follow Christ’s shining example of walking in love, God is pleased. And this also gives out a fragrant aroma.

We should desire to shine in love, knowing Christ is the ultimate pattern we should follow.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray always for our national leaders.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”  (1 John 1:9).

As we strive to love God and others, at times we are going to fail. However, we can turn to the One who never fails.   The NIV Study Bible states, “God will provide the forgiveness that restores the communion with God that had been interrupted by sin.”   God stands ready to turn His light back on when we confess our sins.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray as never before for our national, state and local Free Will Baptist leaders.

“He that loveth not  knoweth not God; for God is love”  (1 John 4:8).

This verse tells us if our lives don’t display love, we don’t really know God.  Everything about God illustrates by example His love.  As a child of God, we should desire to love Him as well as others.  Examine your heart.  Does His love flow through you?  If not, do you really know Him?

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Have you chosen a missionary or mission effort to daily partner  together in prayer?  Don’t delay. Contact and begin praying today.