The passage for today is John 6:47, which says, "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life." This verse tells us that eternal life is not something that we get in the future, but something that we have now. We can experience eternal life by believing in Jesus Christ. When we live our lives for Jesus, we are living in eternal life. We are not afraid to take risks or do things that are difficult, because we know that we have nothing to lose. We are free to love others and serve them, because we know that we are loved and accepted by God. Let's all live like we have nothing to lose. Let's trust Jesus completely and let him lead us into the abundant life that he has for us. Here are some ways to live like you have nothing to lose: * Take risks for Jesus. * Step out of your comfort zone. * Don't be afraid to fail. * Love others unconditionally. * Serve others selflessly. * Live with joy and gratitude. When we live like this, we are not only living in eternal life, but we are also making a difference in the lives of others.

In today's passage, John 6:35, Jesus says, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." This means that Jesus is the source of all that we need to sustain us, both physically and spiritually. We often think of Jesus as the answer to our spiritual needs, but He is also the answer to our physical needs. He can provide us with food, water, and shelter. He can also give us the strength and courage to face whatever challenges we may encounter. When we come to Jesus, we will never be hungry or thirsty again. This is because He is the source of all that we need. He is the bread of life. We can trust Jesus to provide for us in all of our needs. He will never let us down. He is always there for us, no matter what. Let's ask Jesus to show us how He is our bread and how He is our drink. Let's follow Him today and ask Him how He would have us show up in our world serving other people so that they might come to know Him.

The passage for today is Acts 5:42. It says, "And every day in the temple and from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ." This verse tells us that the apostles were committed to sharing their faith with others. They did this by teaching and preaching about Jesus, both in the temple and from house to house. We can follow the example of the apostles by being intentional about sharing our faith with others. We can do this by talking to our friends, family, and co-workers about Jesus. We can also invite them to church or Bible study. It is important to remember that we do not have to be perfect in order to share our faith. We just need to be willing to be obedient to God's call. Let's all strive to be like the apostles and share our faith with others. Let's pray that God will give us the courage and the words to speak to others about Jesus. We also need to be ready to face opposition. Not everyone will be receptive to our message. But we should not let this discourage us. We need to keep sharing our faith, even when it is difficult. Let's all remember that we are called to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. Let's not be afraid to share our faith with others. Let's pray that God will use us to make a difference in the lives of others.

In Acts 5:40, the apostles Peter and John were flogged and ordered not to speak in the name of Jesus after being released from jail. Despite this unfair treatment, they rejoiced and continued to preach the gospel. As followers of Christ, we may also face unfair treatment and challenging circumstances. It's important to be prepared for these situations and to trust God to make things right. We should not whine or complain, but instead, we should ask God to use our circumstances for His glory. We have an opportunity to minister to others when we are treated unfairly. By trusting God and responding with grace, we can show others the love of Christ. We can also be a witness to our faith by continuing to live for Jesus, even when it is difficult. Let's remember that our job as marketplace ministers is to simply help other people move one notch closer to Jesus. We can do this by living our lives according to His teachings, by sharing our faith with others, and by praying for them. Thank you for being a marketplace minister. What we do because we follow Jesus matters forever.

The main idea of this podcast episode is that fearing the Lord is the most important thing in life. This means living our lives in a way that reflects his character and doing what he says. When we fear the Lord, we are a blessing to others and we will be praised by him. The passage for today is Proverbs 31:30, which says, "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." The author of Proverbs is challenging us to remember that we are not God and that we should put him first in our lives. When we do, he will make us to be praised and rewarded. Fearing the Lord does not mean that we are afraid of him or that he will punish us. It means that we give him reverence and awe, we respect him, and we do what he says. The wisest thing we can do is what we believe Jesus would have us do, even if it ends up not working out the way we thought it would. This is how we learn and grow closer to him. When we fear the Lord, we are a blessing to others. We reflect his character and we do what he has called us to do. The speaker's prayer is that we would all ask God what he would have us do and then go do it. This is how we show that we fear him and follow him. Fearing the Lord is the most important thing in life because it leads to a life that is pleasing to God and a blessing to others.

In Proverbs 30:8-9, the author prays for enough provision to live, neither poverty nor riches, lest he be tempted to deny God or steal and profane His name. This verse teaches us to be content with what we have and to trust God to provide for our needs. It's important to have ambition, but our ambition should be centered on Christ, not on stuff, rewards, or accolades. We should aim to follow Jesus and do His will, rather than pursuing our own selfish desires. When we aim too high, we are tempted to go after the temporal things of the world. When we aim too low, we go after nothing. We should aim to live in the sweet spot, pursuing Jesus and His calling for our lives. Let's find our spot in Christ and live in it, letting Him define our ambition and guide our steps. When we do this, we will be content with what we have and we will be able to use our resources to serve God and others.

The passage for today is Proverbs 29:11. It says, "A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man holds it back." This verse teaches us that it is important to control our anger. When we lose our temper, we are acting like a fool. But when we are able to hold back our anger, we are acting like a wise person. There are many reasons why it is important to control our anger. First, when we lose our temper, we say and do things that we later regret. We may hurt the feelings of others, or we may even damage our relationships. Second, losing our temper can lead to violence. When we are angry, we are more likely to lash out at others. This can lead to physical fights, or it can even lead to more serious crimes. Third, losing our temper can damage our health. When we are angry, our bodies release stress hormones that can increase our blood pressure and heart rate. This can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke. For all of these reasons, it is important to learn how to control our anger. There are many things that we can do to control our anger. We can learn to identify the things that trigger our anger, and we can develop strategies for dealing with those triggers. We can also learn to relax and to calm ourselves down when we start to feel angry. If we are able to control our anger, we will be happier and healthier. We will also be more successful in our relationships and in our careers. So let's all strive to be wise people who hold back our anger.

The passage for today is Proverbs 28:1. It says, "The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion." This verse tells us that the wicked are afraid even when there is no danger, while the righteous are confident and secure. This is because the wicked know that they are deserving of punishment, while the righteous know that they are forgiven by God. We can be righteous by trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation. When we do this, we are forgiven for our sins and we become children of God. We can then live our lives with confidence and security, knowing that we are loved and accepted by God. Let's all strive to be righteous by trusting in Jesus Christ. Let's not be afraid of what others think of us, but let's be bold and confident in our faith. Let's live our lives for God and for His glory.

The passage for today is Proverbs 27:12. It says, "A sensible person sees danger and takes cover. The inexperienced keep going and are punished." This verse teaches us that it is important to be aware of the dangers around us and to take steps to protect ourselves from them. If we are not careful, we can easily get into trouble. As Christians, we should be especially careful to avoid the dangers that can lead us away from God. These dangers include things like temptation, sin, and worldliness. If we are not careful, we can easily be drawn away from God and into a life of sin. To avoid these dangers, we need to be constantly on guard. We need to be aware of our own weaknesses and the temptations that we are most likely to face. We also need to be careful not to let our guard down, even when things are going well. If we are faithful to God and we stay on guard against the dangers that surround us, we will be able to live a life that is pleasing to Him. We will also be able to help others to avoid the dangers that can lead them away from God. Let's all be sensible people who see danger and take cover. Let's not be inexperienced people who keep going and are punished. Let's be careful to avoid the dangers that can lead us away from God and let's help others to do the same.  

The passage for today is Proverbs 26:12. It says, "Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." This verse tells us that it is dangerous to think that we know everything. When we think we know it all, we stop learning and growing. We also become arrogant and prideful, which are both sins. Humility is the opposite of arrogance. It is being honest with ourselves about our strengths and weaknesses. It is also being open to learning new things and growing in our knowledge and understanding. Humility is important for Christians because it helps us to rely on God. When we realize that we don't know everything, we are more likely to turn to God for guidance and wisdom. Humility also helps us to be more compassionate and understanding towards others. When we realize that we are all sinners, we are less likely to judge others. Let's all strive to be more humble. Let's be honest with ourselves about our strengths and weaknesses, and let's be open to learning new things. Let's also be compassionate and understanding towards others, remembering that we are all sinners.