January 18, 2021
Ponder This
There’s a story about the devil auctioning off his tools. He put a high price on pride, laziness, arrogance, hate, envy, and jealousy. But there was one tool labeled “Not For Sale.” Someone said, “What is that tool and why isn’t it for sale?” “Well,” he said, “I can’t afford to get rid of that one. It’s my chief tool: discouragement. With this tool, I can pry open a heart, and once I get in, I can do most anything I want.”
Do you want me to tell you why you get discouraged? I’ll give it to you in a nutshell—you’ve taken your eyes off God!
Practice This
Are you discouraged? If not, praise God! Find someone who is so that you can give the encouragement needed in Jesus Christ. Maybe it’s your next-door neighbor, your coworker, or your spouse.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Calling God's Name
Discover the character of God through His many names revealed in Scripture. This month-long devotional invites you to read, reflect, and respond to the meaning of God's names, renewing your mind and transforming your heart in faith.
