Solomon Nee Aryeetey

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Sometimes it feels like we’re facing the trials of life or arrows from the enemy, Satan, on our own (see Psalm 91:5). But God’s with us (Deuteronomy 31:6), and He fights for us; we need only to be still.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Sometimes we might think distorting truth is the best way to protect ourselves or others. But through Christ’s love, through His Spirit at work in our hearts, we learn a different way—one transformed by “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (3:12).

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Jesus’ parting words are for us today too. May we embrace His call to tell others about Him so they can experience His love and forgiveness, live for Him, and enjoy eternal life with Him in heaven. His message is too good not to share with people of all nations.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

I’ll admit, it’s hard to completely comprehend that my body isn’t my own. Still, God calls us to honor Him with it. To care for our bodies. To realize that we’re stewards—renters, if you will—of these vessels He’s given us, that we might use them to honor and serve Jesus

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

In Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah grieved over the plight of his people, who had turned from God and were exiled to Babylon: “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall . . and my soul is downcast within me”

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Hope in God

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

When God seems to delay in answering prayers, we can still put complete trust in His unchanging attributes. As we bring our heartaches to Him, let’s also instruct our hearts: “Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14). He is with us and always working for our good.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

So let’s do the same, passing on God’s comfort to create an endless chain of encouragement.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

As God helps us, our actions can show others the true wisdom that comes from Him too (Proverbs 2:6).

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Like David, we thrive in the presence of God, but our sin distracts us from Him, and we stop “dancing.” How can we find our joy again? By turning from the sin that confuses our connection to God. When we repent, we find hope in Him. God, after all, is the true Lord of the dance.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

In our work, our family, or in the life of the church, none of us are in this alone. We need each other when someone falters, and we need each other as we combine our talents. Teamwork is vital as we set out to accomplish what God wants us to do.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

In 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, Paul suggests that because of Jesus, anyone can encounter God’s glory like Moses did. Those who “contemplate” Christ’s glory are “transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory” (v. 18)—reflecting Him more and more.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

We sometimes feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. We experience setbacks. We find ourselves at a loss for where we should go. But Proverbs encourages us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (v. 5). Let go and let God” lead your life.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

When the storms of life come, where can we run? Sorrow, worry, illness, and confusion can make us fearful and in need of refuge. We need a strong shelter that’ll protect us. Psalm 91 reminds us that God has promised to rescue us and to be with us in trouble.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Our friends may need our loving counsel from time to time. But usually friends in crisis need us to bring their names in prayer to the one who truly does know them.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

God doesn’t expect us to give what we’re unable to give (8:12). Rather, He entrusts us with money, time, or talent to “abound in every good work” (9:8), and He supplies what we need so we “can be generous on every occasion” (v. 11). That’s why we can give in faith

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

What a privilege God gives us to make Christ known to others! Let’s be ready to share with others as He provides what we need.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

If God could hear Jonah’s plea from inside a big fish, He can hear us and rescue us from wherever we are. Instead of running from God, let’s run to Him in prayer, knowing that He will answer us when we cry out to Him.

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Yet God’s grace can free our hearts from even the most painful regret. We all have sin (1 John 1:8, 10), but when we honestly confess our burdens to God, we’re promised he “will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (v. 9).

[Solomon Nee Aryeetey @nee_ayite]

Are there regrets in your life that feel like a heavy weight around your neck? All of us have moments we’d do anything to take back. It can feel like we’re cursed to carry the weight of our guilt and regret forever.