Living Waters Fellowship: Mesquite Foursquare Church

09/09/2026

A Thought on 1 Peter 5:6

“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6)

We see this theme throughout the Scriptures. The Apostle James said, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” (James 4:10)

The Lord gives us the ultimate reward for having a humble heart and spirit. Isaiah 57:15 says, “For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.’”

Humility means facing our frailties, failures, and sins, and acknowledging our complete dependence on God. Jesus brings this out by saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

True power resides in humility. Jesus said, “He who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11-12) It is only through genuine humility that we will minister in the power of God.

John the Baptist illustrates this, saying, “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). Even though he was a mighty prophet and herald of the coming Messiah, he said he was unworthy to unlace Jesus’ sandal. “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose” (Mark 1:7).

True humility means becoming smaller in our own eyes so that Jesus can be magnified in our lives.

09/09/2026

A Midweek Encouragement

Isaiah 12:2 says, “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’”

09/09/2026

Beyond Our Troubles: “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

09/09/2026

Today’s 333 Devotional: “God’s Love for Us”

God loves us deeply, and He longs for everyone to experience the fullness of His love. If we want real, ideal, or perfect love, it’s only found in God’s love for us.

One small yet significant aspect of God’s love is that God loves us “Just Because.”

Why just because? Because we are special treasures, and God desires to draw us into a deeper love relationship. Therefore, He lures us away from those things that compete for our affection.

“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” (Jeremiah 31:3)

Every minute of every day since we heard and met with God, He’s been pursuing a loving relationship with us, seeking to draw us close as a mother draws her child to herself. He wants us near Him.

God loves us “just because,” so His love defies logic, yet it still has reason.

First, it’s because God’s love for us is part of His very nature. God is love.

Second, He loves us because He made us. Although sin has destroyed some of that design, God still loves us because each of us is uniquely valuable to Him. He made us to have a relationship with Him. We’ve been made in His image and likeness. Therefore, within us lies the potential for an intimate relationship.

Finally, He loves us because He knows what we’ll become as we dwell with Him for all eternity in joyful fellowship.

The Bible says God set His affection on His people and chose to love them. He “fastened” His love on them. This word conveys a tenacious tenderness toward those who have responded to this love and have chosen Him above all else; therefore, God’s love will not let us go.

Therefore, God loves us just because.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, “Unprecedented Love,” with a message titled “God’s Immense Love.”

09/09/2026

As we see violence rise, Jesus promises us peace—unimaginable peace. It is a peace with God because it is the peace of God. Therefore, may the peace of God, a peace that surpasses all understanding, overwhelm you today.

Jesus said, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Take care, and God bless.

09/08/2026

A Thought on John 8:31-32

Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32)

Some people view God’s commandments as burdensome because they see them as restrictions on freedom, but in reality, they provide the boundaries we need to live freely.

Let’s say we’re walking down a path and it says, “Cliff ahead, go no further.” Yes, it’s restrictive, but only if we believe freedom means falling several hundred feet down a cliff. We might say this sign is a good boundary that keeps us alive.

God’s commandments are good boundaries.

We may recognize the need for boundaries, but the “Thou Shalt Not” statements can feel a little too strong. Yet God knows the danger that lies ahead when we disregard His word and live by our standards rather than His.

Living in obedience to God’s commands leads to freedom. Consider the many creatures created to live in the water. If they stayed within the boundaries of their creation, they’d experience true freedom. A fish left outside the water will die, but in the water, it is alive and free to swim to its heart’s content.

Freedom comes from honoring the restrictions and boundaries that align with how God designed us. The commandments allow us to live within those boundaries and experience true freedom.

The Bible says, “I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.” (Psalm 119:45)

09/08/2026

God is Always for Our Good: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

09/08/2026

Scripture and a Prayer: “God is Bigger”

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20)

Prayer:

All I can say is “Wow!” Realizing that You have so much more to give and work in our lives than we can even think or imagine is beyond our ability to fully comprehend, no matter how big our thoughts and imaginations may be. And to think that Your love and grace exceed that and anything else that we could ever hope for. Thank You for giving us such a wonderful promise in and through the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives within and will guide us into all truth as we move forward on this journey of faith You called us to take. Therefore, we thank you as we look forward to everything that You have in store for our lives and ministry. AMEN

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

As we begin this week, let's not be discouraged and don’t lose heart. The Lord God is with us, and there is nothing and nobody that can stand against us.

The Lord has said, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

Let's look forward to the week ahead with great anticipation for what the Lord can do. Take care and God bless.