THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: I JUST WANT LOVE

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: I JUST WANT LOVE: SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 3:14-19 VERSE FOR TODAY: Beloved, let us love one another, for love us of God; and everyone who loves is born of God an...

I JUST WANT LOVE

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 3:14-19

VERSE FOR TODAY: Beloved, let us love one another, for love us of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God (1John 4:7, New King Version).

HYMN FOR TODAY: "Jesus Love Me"

One day a couple who wanted a baby very much visited an orphanage in the hopes of adopting a child. They were shown several children Of different ages, but one little boy appealed to them very much. They explained about wanting to take him to their home where they could take good care of him and give him toys. But he didn't respond and seemed sad. That puzzled coupled asked, "What do you want most? He replied, "I just want someone to love me."

Don't we all? The hospital nurseries confirm it. But even if one is deprived of human love, God's love remains steadfast and strong. So many children of the world need to be reminded of our love. But how important it is that we teach our children about their heavenly Father who loves them very much.

Just as a mother can kiss away a hurt finger, we can channel God's love to heal a heart that carries emotional scars of loneliness, anger, or rebellion. The dimension of God's love exceed our comprehension but we can ask God to open our eyes and ears and to stretch our heart to receive all the love He wants to give us.

PRAYER THOUGHTS: Dear Father, when we think of Your creation, we are convinced You lovel us all. When we think of Your Son, Jesus,  who came to earth born in a lowly stable to save us from sin, we are more of Your love. Because You gave Your Son for our redemption, we are humble and respond simply, "Thank You for the Wonder of Your love." Amen.

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: REAL PEACE

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: REAL PEACE: SCRIPTURE: Luke: 24:36-43 VERSE FOR TODAY: While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "...

REAL PEACE

SCRIPTURE: Luke: 24:36-43

VERSE FOR TODAY: While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you" (Luke 24:36, New International Version).

HYMN FOR TODAY: "It is well with my soul"

Is there peace in your life? It is easy to talk of peace when life is good, but what happens when a loved one becomes critically ill, when a job vanishes overnight or a spouse moves out, leaving us alone and hurting? God's WORD promises us peace unlike anything in the world; peace in spite of our circumstances, peace that passes our understanding. Why don't we experience this real peace?

Imagine trying to sit in an invisible chair. Suppose that every time you went to sit down, you were unsure of the chair's ability to hold you up. What I'd you began to even question whether the chair was actually there. Would you sit with much peace? As ludicrous as this may sound that is exactly how we sometimes act when it comes to trusting Jesus. We doubt His ability to hold us up; we enter into our relationship with Him with fear and uncertainty. Jesus came to His disciples to show them first hand that He is real. He invited them to touch Him and join Him in a meal. He extendeds the same invitation to us; to trust and not doubt, to know His reality and His love. How real is your peace? How do you feel about Jesus? He is real!

PRAYER THOUGHTS: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your promise that even in this world full of hurt and disillusionment, we can have peace. Please forgive us for allowing the reality of the world around us to become larger than You. Help to know You more so that all our trust will be in You. Amen.

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: SEEING HIM CLEARLY

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: SEEING HIM CLEARLY: SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:39-55 VERSE FOR TODAY: Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior (Luke 1:46,4...

SEEING HIM CLEARLY

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:39-55

VERSE FOR TODAY: Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior (Luke 1:46,47).

HYMN FOR TODAY: "How Great Thou Art"

We use magnifying glasses to bring object into closer focus. We can study details and observe with clarity that which would otherwise remain unseen be hopelessly blurred. Today's sophisticated microscopes open up world's of discovery to scientist and doctor and researchers. The lens of the microscope enlarges the object many times, revealing clues and insights showing the worlds that the naked eye has utterly no way of comprehending.

What sort of looking glass resides in our souls? Do we have souls that belittle and lessen Him? Do we look at the Lord God in such a way that we minimize Him because our blurry souls are incapable of recognizing Him for Who He is? Or do we magnify the Lord, and as see Him more clearly, joyfully give Him glory, worship Him adore Him? O that our hearts and souls light magnify God more each day, as we learn on him, trust in Him, learn a out of Him

Mary's beautiful speech to Elizabelt, praising God, reveals why her soul magnified the Lord. She knew Him well. She had memorized His Word, and quoted it. She knew of and believed His magnificence and His help and His goodness. And because of that, her spirit rejoiced in God her David

PRAYER THOUGHTS: Father, as our souls magnify You, the more clearly we see You, the more clealy we see You, dearly Lord. Amen

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: THE GREATEST

THE CORRIDOR STREET LINE: THE GREATEST: SCRIPRURE: Mark 12:28-34 VERSE FOR TODAY: Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give an undivided heart, that I might fe...