Don't throw Away Your Confidence!

Tuesday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Daniel 3
NT: Hebrews 10
W&W: Psalm 125

Today’s Reflection:

The writer of Hebrews wrote: “Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded” (Hebrews 10.35).

There have been times in my life that my confidence has been eroded. Sometimes it has happened due to my own failures, and sometimes through the callous and cold remarks by others. Never has my confidence been eroded by God. I am so thankful that he believes in me and that he tells me to believe in myself! He constantly reminds me of that even when I am filled with self-doubt and fear.

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is 1 Corinthians 15.10: “By the grace of God, I am what I am.” I know I have referenced that verse before to many of you – probably on this blog. But I can’t get away from it. God reminds me time and time again that he made just the way I am – all the potential of heaven’s creative power is wrapped up in me. And, it’s wrapped up in you, too!

So, do not throw away your confidence. Christ is in you; that’s the hope of glory! (Colossians 1.27)

This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
Joel 2. 28-29, 31a: And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days… And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.