Anchored In Hope

We are called to be a people who forgive. Christ has forgiven us. He has shown us grace and mercy. We must also forgive. Release the person today and free yourself from the bondage of unforgiveness. Ephesians 4:32 / Mark 11:25 / Colossians 3:13 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Spend time in prayer today. It is one of the most powerful weapons we have as Christ Followers. Pray and watch things change in your life and the life of others. Slow down and make the effort to pray every day. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 / Philippians 4:6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Whatever you do, do it with excellence. God requires us to be people of excellence. He has given us the gifts and talents to bring glory to Him. Colossians 3:23 / Daniel 6:3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Make peace today. Don't get caught in useless conversations or Facebook wars. Be people of peace. Don't cast your pearls before swine. Matthew 7:6 / Romans 12:18 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Today is Good Friday. This is the day we remember what Christ has done for us. He died on the cross for our sins. In His death we have freedom and life. Matthew 27 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Maundy means mandatory or command. It comes from John 13 where after the Last Supper Jesus washed the disciples feet. Leaving them a command to do just as He did. Now we have that same command as well as remembering the Lord's Supper. So today remember what Christ has done by partaking of communion and serving one another. John 13 / Matthew 26 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Today is the day that Judas agreed to betray Jesus. We all have probably had a moment where someone we trusted and loved betrayed us. Jesus didn't let this betrayal move Him. There was something greater that had to happen. Don't let it move you either. Jesus is working something out in you and it is greater than the betrayal. Matthew 26 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

The same crowd that shouted Hosanna, Hosanna eventually shouted crucify Him. They were influenced by the wrong people, the mob mentality won the day. Don't let others influence you. Know the truth, believe the truth and stand on the truth even when no one else does. (Matthew 27:16-26 / John 8:32) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Rejoice as we enter into Holy week looking forward to Easter and remembering all that God has done for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, who paid the price for our sin. Something the Old Testament (Covenant) could not do entirely. Jesus ushered in the New Covenant and once and for all paid the price. Matthew 26 / Hebrews 10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

In Luke 19 we see Jesus entry into Jerusalem. He knew full well what lied ahead yet He still went into Jerusalem. He knew the storm that was coming but He didn't run away He ran through. I encourage you today as you see the storm approaching, be like Jesus and keep going even into and through the storm knowing God is with you and will see you through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

1 Corinthians 13. Put on love today and watch the atmosphere around you change. Watch your situation change. Love truly does conquer all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Praise God today. No matter where you find yourself just begin to praise Him. It makes the enemy uncomfortable and gives you the weapon to defeat the enemy. If we don't creation will and as the old song used to say "Ain't no rock gonna cry in my place" Luke 19:28-40. The people praised Jesus on His entry into Jerusalem and it made Jesus' enemies uncomfortable and angry. When we Praise Him today, even in our trials, it too makes our enemy uncomfortable because he knows he has lost. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Make yourself available today to the Holy Spirit. Allow Him to use the gifts in your life to bless others. Remember you are part of the body of Christ and the body cannot function without you. I need you and you need me. 1 Corinthians 12 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Seek His deliverance in your life from the things that have been holding you back. John 8:32 / Psalm 34:4 / Psalm 107:6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Don't despise the fire / trial that you are currently in. Trust in God and know that He will see you through and that trials come to make you stronger. God is working something out it you. Trust Him today and persevere. James 1:2-4 / 1 Peter 4:12-13 / Philippians 1:6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Have courage today. God is with you. Courage is not the absence of fear, rather the mastery of it. Joshua 1:9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

It is important for us to learn to serve others. Jesus commanded it and we should live it. I pray God will give you the heart of a servant today. Mark 9:35 / 1 Peter 4:10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Don't give up. Pursue God and follow Him as you pursue the dreams/visions He has given you. Galatians 6:9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

In what do you place your identity? Temporal and material things come and go but Christ Jesus never changes. Wrap your identity in Him today. Ephesians 2:10 / Jeremiah 1:5 / Galatians 2:20 / Psalm 139 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Spring time brings that renewal we all search for after a long winter. Jesus came to renew us from death and He continues to renew us through His Holy Spirit each day. Allow Him to renew you today. His mercies are renewed every morning! Lamentations 3:22-23 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Trust in Christ Jesus even in the middle of the storm. Mark 4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

I am thankful for the leading of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Allow the Holy Spirit accede to your lives today. He is waiting on you to yield your life to Him today. Jesus sent Him to be lead us, guide us, illuminate His Word to us. Be thankful today for the Holy Spirit. John 16:1-15. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Revelation 7:9-10 and 1 Corinthians 12 tell us about the importance of diversity in the body of Christ. We are people with many hits, talents, treasures, backgrounds, ethnicities etc. and we are called to work together and move in unity as the body of Christ. Let us learn to celebrate our differences and glorify God in those differences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

I often see Christians turning to horoscopes and astrology. I encourage you today to turn away from those things and seek the Creator rather than the created. Romans 1:25 / Deuteronomy 18 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

We all want the Abundant Life that Jesus talks about in John 10:10 but we miss the way to that life which is found in John 15:1-8. Learn to abide in Hime today for the Abiding Life is the Abundant Life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Let us remember this Easter season what God has done for us. Remember that He loves us and is for us. Be encouraged today as you read Romans 5:1-11 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Be encouraged today with this humorous story that has a lot of life lessons for us as believers. Hebrews 12:2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

It is so important for us as believers to get into the presence of God. Make it a habit in your life today to spend time in His presence each day. Psalm 16:11 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

We all need rest. Even Jesus knew when He needed to take a break. Learn to stop and rest today. You will be better and stronger for the kingdom of God if you are truly refreshed. Mark 6:31 / Matthew 11:28 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Are you running on empty today? Allow the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh today and everyday. Don't let your spiritual tank get empty. Pay attention to the warning lights in your life and refuel each day. Ephesians 5:18 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Tell your testimony today. Someone needs to hear it. Someone needs to know what God has done for you. Revelation 12:11 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Learning to walk in the fruit of the Spirit. It's all or nothing. Galatians 5:19; 22-23 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Let us learn to live and walk in unity with each other. 1 Corinthians 1:10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Find your strength in Christ Jesus today. Isaiah 41:10 / 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Finding the Truth. In a world of lies and manipulation it is important for us to find and hold fast to the truth. Acts 17:11-13 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Be thankful for the grace of God today. Extend that same grace towards others. 1 Corinthians 12:9 / Ephesians 2:8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

What are you doing with your time? We all have an expiration date. Are you living in a way that makes the best use of the time God has given you? Psalm 90:12 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

It is important for us in this Christian walk to be people who display gratitude. What are you thankful for today? Colossians 3:15-17 Romans 5:8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

In a world of chaos it is comforting to know that we can still have peace. John 16:33 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Things are happening in our world today and many are claiming the sky is falling but is that what we are supposed to be doing as Christians? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Often times we run after things that we think will make us rich or successful only to be disappointed time and time again. Its because we have forgotten where our strength and power lie. It lies in Christ Jesus. Run after Him today. Matthew 6:33 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Breakthrough is around the corner for many of us. However we must keep fighting and pushing through to see it come to fruition. Fight for your breakthrough today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Storms of life come for all of us. We must keep our eyes on Jesus in order to make it through and not sink. Matthew 14:22-33 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Gentleness....it is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Learning to persevere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Learning to be content with where God has you. Philippians 4:11-13 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

May the peace of God reign in your life today. Philippians 4:7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

The Joy of the Lord is my strength! It is important for us to understand it and live it on a daily basis regardless of our circumstances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Thinking about the faithfulness of God today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

the Bible tells us over and over not to fear, yet many still do. Keeping your eyes on Jesus and trusting in His Word will help you overcome the fear that is in your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message

Saying no to discouragement/Depression 1 Samuel 30:6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/russ-harper/message