There are 1,189 chapters in the Bible and the shortest chapter is Psalm 117, shown above in its entirety. This tiny chapter falls numerically right in the middle of the Bible, which is appropriate as its message is at the heart of God’s Word. Praise the Lord for His love endures now and forever.

In this verse, the disciples argue over who is the greatest and reveal what God really wants. Rather than boasting about personal achievements and competing with others around you, look to how you can be a vehicle for healing. Rather than wanting to be above others, look for ways that you can be of assistance.

When you doubt your ability to achieve your dreams, reflect on this truth from the Bible. You are God’s supreme creation. Every quality you need to succeed in life lives inside you, and because of this there is no limit to what you can achieve.

In this verse, Peter proclaimed that Jesus is the Messiah and redeemed himself for betraying Jesus on the night of His trial. This powerful lesson of redemption remains true today for all of us. Even if you have strayed from a life of faith, or made a bad decision, your return to Him will be welcomed. God will forgive you.

How you respond to circumstances that are beyond your control has a lot to do with the depth of your faith. When you trust that God is the Master of the Universe and is in control of your life, you develop patience, tolerance and grace to handle any challenge.

Saul is a tragic figure in the Bible. His lessons teach a great deal about why we fail and why instead of trying to force God to do what we want, we should pray in faith and relinquish the outcome to Him. When you are in a difficult position, instead of trying to rush an answer, pray and open your heart to accept His response.

God’s intervention is not always obvious. Sometimes He uses indirect circumstances and unlikely people to help us. Although you may not be aware of God’s hand guiding you through your life’s journey, in time and through retrospection, His work will be revealed.

God’s promise is not that life will be easy but that the journey will be worth it. One of the best measures of your faith is how much you trust God when blessings don’t seem to be flowing. In these times, take your eyes off of your problems and focus on God. Life’s most valuable experiences are often found amidst the toughest times.

Jesus tells us that to follow His Word, you must look ahead and focus your actions on serving the Kingdom of Heaven. When someone needs your assistance, do you make an excuse as to why you can’t help? Instead, make time to be of service knowing that your actions are following Christ.

Devote yourself to developing a closer relationship with God. Are you reflecting His light by showing kindness, patience and generosity with others? When God’s love shines in your heart, you spread His qualities here on earth.

Jesus is calling you to let go of any emotions, wants and desires that are harming your well-being. Now is the perfect time to reflect on who you want to be. Release your old agendas, leave your old and tired ways behind and begin anew.

In the above verse Moses’ response to God’s call is directly opposite to Isaiah’s, “Here I am! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8). Yet it’s understandable that when called to do something outside of our comfort zone, we doubt our own ability. God has given each of us unique skills and gifts to fulfill our purpose here on earth.