Isaiah 2:2

What is most important to you? What do you spend your time working to achieve?  This plan will help you remember that it is God’s glory that rises highest. It will be His power that strengthens you. 

Through the centuries, the mere thought of Jerusalem has stirred the deepest feelings in both Jews and Christians. Jerusalem - Jerusalem, the city of the living God! Jesus wept over Jerusalem wherein the temple of the Lord stood. The prophet Isaiah spoke of this city and place in Isaiah 2:2-3. In the history and prophecies of Israel, there are references to four temples we will study in this plan.

Having thanksgiving in our hearts is more than a seasonal state of mind. Giving thanks in all circumstances, even those that are hard to bear, is a witness to our faith and trust in a loving and gracious Father. In this Abide plan we will focus on the assurances God gives that help us live in joyful thanksgiving all year long.

Peace. Who among us doesn’t long for the state of mind and heart that is quiet and calm? A place where our inner being is as tranquil and undisturbed as a quiet lake? We pray that as you read through the following 5 days' reflections from Our Daily Bread, you will experience Jesus' gift of peace - of mind and heart.