“He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered a physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.” 1 Peter 3:18 What a deal you and I have received. Just imagine for one minute if you had to suffer the same fate Jesus sufferedContinue reading “HE NEVER SINNED!”
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NEVER GIVE UP ON PRAYER!
Prayer is communication with our God who sits in heaven. It is he who has given us the greatest promises that can be given. It is he who created the world and allowed each of us to exist upon this earth for the time he has given. It is he who directs our steps ifContinue reading “NEVER GIVE UP ON PRAYER!”
IT IS A HARD ROAD!
“Let the Godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” Psalm 33:1 “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you.” 1 Peter 2:21 When Jesus walked this earth, he was not accepted well. He spoke about howContinue reading “IT IS A HARD ROAD!”
WHEN YOU CALL ON ME, I WILL ANSWER!”
” When you call on me, I will answer.” Psalm 91:15 “So, get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy and all unkind speech. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for his nourishment, nowContinue reading “WHEN YOU CALL ON ME, I WILL ANSWER!””
THE ARK OF SALVATION
“So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:7 “ For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will lastContinue reading “THE ARK OF SALVATION”
THE ARK OF CHRIST!
“If any of you want to be my followers, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23 “It is by his great mercy that you have been born again, because God raised Jesus from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 Just as Noah, his family, and theContinue reading “THE ARK OF CHRIST!”
THE LORD’S 23rd PSALM
“The Lord is my Shepard; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows and leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you areContinue reading “THE LORD’S 23rd PSALM”
STANDING BEFORE THE WORLD!
” Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him and he will help you.” Psalm 37:5 We are to humble ourselves before the Lord. As we stand before him each day, we must remember that he is Lord, and we are his children. He has the answers, and we have the questions. As weContinue reading “STANDING BEFORE THE WORLD!”
THE LORD ABOVE GIVES YOU PEACE OF MIND!
” Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your hearts desires.” Psalm 37:4 As we travel through life we meet many obstacles along the way. Some are small and some are very large and intimidating.Continue reading “THE LORD ABOVE GIVES YOU PEACE OF MIND!”
ACTING UPON YOUR FAITH
” What good is it dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? ” James 2:14 ” So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.” James 2:24 ” Just as the body is dead withoutContinue reading “ACTING UPON YOUR FAITH”
HISTORY RETURNS
“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all.” Luke 17:26 ” And the world will be as it was inContinue reading “HISTORY RETURNS”
BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S WORD!
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28“ “Your faith has healed you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50 “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.” James 1:12 “ButContinue reading “BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S WORD!”
HOW FAR HAVE WE FALLEN?
“ May the grace of God be with you all.” Hebrews 13:25 As I read God’s Holy Word every day, I sometimes wonder how far short of the finish line I am. I strive in my heart to be close to the Lord. I pray every day, multiple times, that I become stronger in hisContinue reading “HOW FAR HAVE WE FALLEN?”
THE POISONOUS ROOT OF BITTERNESS!
“Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” Hebrews 12:15 Just what is bitterness? It involves anger, disappointment, and being treated unfairly. According to the Bible “it involves emotion stemming from perceived injustice or hurt, evolving into a festering resentment, anger, and ill will, that can poison one’sContinue reading “THE POISONOUS ROOT OF BITTERNESS!”
THE RIVER OF HOPE!
“What you say flows from what is in your heart.” Luke 6:45 What a wonderful and enlightening scripture Luke 6:45 is. When we truly accept Jesus, our spirit becomes one with him. Our thoughts and desires change. Our actions begin to change. We no longer want to follow the ways of the world, but instead,Continue reading “THE RIVER OF HOPE!”
THE FAITH THAT KEEPS US SAFE!
” It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 ” All of these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them had received allContinue reading “THE FAITH THAT KEEPS US SAFE!”
FAITH-OUR LIFELINE
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen.” Hebrews 11:1 “And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6 Sometimes as we are reading God’s Word it becomes easy to become distracted, and we begin to gloss over his words and what he is telling us. Without faith weContinue reading “FAITH-OUR LIFELINE”
AVOIDING A CRUSHED SPIRIT!
“My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.” Psalm 25:15 “The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? ” Proverbs 18:14 Living life on this earth is hard. There are struggles at every turn. Our God has never promisedContinue reading “AVOIDING A CRUSHED SPIRIT!”
PATIENT ENDURANCE!
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you. Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’sContinue reading “PATIENT ENDURANCE!”
THE TRUE BREAD WHO GIVES LIFE!
“The Lord says,’ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’” Psalm 91:14 “People don’t live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 It is true that we need food and water in order to keep our physicalContinue reading “THE TRUE BREAD WHO GIVES LIFE!”
OUR NEW RELATIONSHIP
“We will certainly be saved through the life of his son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Romans 5:10-11 Due to God’s commitment to us we are able to enter into a new relationship with Him. It isContinue reading “OUR NEW RELATIONSHIP”
LEARNING FROM LIFE
“Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.” Hebrews 5:8 Learning to follow Jesus is a lifestyle that one chooses to follow. It is not an easy journey as was demonstrated by our Lord Jesus when he walked this earth. But Jesus, as he grew up had to alsoContinue reading “LEARNING FROM LIFE”
THE CROSS WE CARRY!
“Since he himself has gone through suffering he is able to help when we are tested. ” Hebrews 2:18 “In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.” Psalm 20:1 Life sometimes does not seem fair. It often entails manyContinue reading “THE CROSS WE CARRY!”
DON’T MUDDY THE WATERS!
” He renews my strength.” Psalm 23:3 “For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.” Psalm 91:3 “We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.” Luke 1:74 Life on this planet always seemsContinue reading “DON’T MUDDY THE WATERS!”
IT DOESN’T MATTER!
“The Lord says, ‘I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in My name.’ Psalm 91:14 “For the Word of God is alive and powerful.” Hebrews 4:12 It doesn’t matter from what walk of life you come. It doesn’t matter whether you have been healed by God from a terribleContinue reading “IT DOESN’T MATTER!”
STAY FOCUSED AND YOU WILL RECEIVE!
“So, Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me Lord’, he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him.” Matthew 14:29-31 We too have begun our journey of walkingContinue reading “STAY FOCUSED AND YOU WILL RECEIVE!”
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HIS HOLINESS AND BUILD TRUST IN GOD!
“Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning away from the living God.” Hebrews 3:12 The evil in the world today is all around us. It subtly works its ways into the hearts of those it surrounds. Its mannerisms are so delicate that itContinue reading “SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HIS HOLINESS AND BUILD TRUST IN GOD!”
THE LOWER POSITION
” What we see is Jesus, who was given a position, a little lower than the angels; and because he suffered death for us, he is now crowned with glory and honor. Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone.” Hebrews 2:9 It is so easy to forget what action took place while JesusContinue reading “THE LOWER POSITION”
NEVER SURRENDERING TO EVIL ATTACKS!
“Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom.” 2 Timothy 4:18 Have you ever wondered just why some people are healed of their diseases and others are not? Or have you ever wondered why some die young and others die old? Have youContinue reading “NEVER SURRENDERING TO EVIL ATTACKS!”
KEEP ME SAFE FROM ALL MY SINS!
“How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from the hidden faults.” Psalm 19:12 “Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.” Psalm 19:13 Sometimes as Christians we get our lives moving in a directionContinue reading “KEEP ME SAFE FROM ALL MY SINS!”
