“Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways.” Romans 11:33 As joint heirs with Christ, we have access to God’s riches, his wisdom and knowledge. These riches include unspeakable joy, unconditional love, and peace beyond understanding. We don’t have toContinue reading “THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S RICHES, WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE!”
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CREATED BY GOD FOR HIS PURPOSE, NOT OURS!
“Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins? It was not because of his sins or his parent’s sins, Jesus answered. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. John 9: 2-3 I know that I have often wondered why some areContinue reading “CREATED BY GOD FOR HIS PURPOSE, NOT OURS!”
GOD’S PLAN, NOT OURS!
” God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So, we will not fear when earthquakes come and mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge.” Psalm 46:1-3 Our world today is in crisis. It is not justContinue reading “GOD’S PLAN, NOT OURS!”
RISE UP AND CRUSH WORRY, DOUBT AND FEAR BENEATH YOUR FEET!
” Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 ” Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.” Romans 13:14 The world we live in provides us with good and bad in our lives.Continue reading “RISE UP AND CRUSH WORRY, DOUBT AND FEAR BENEATH YOUR FEET!”
TURN ON THE LIGHT SO THAT YOU CAN SEE WHAT IS AHEAD!
” I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 True darkness can be scary. When you don’t know where you are going or what is happening ahead of you it can create aContinue reading “TURN ON THE LIGHT SO THAT YOU CAN SEE WHAT IS AHEAD!”
LET YOUR ROOTS GROW DEEP INTO THE SOIL OF GOD’S LOVE!
” For if the roots of the tree are holy, the branches will be too.” Romans 11:16 When we first accept Jesus into our lives it is a very exciting time. We are excited and want to yell to the world that Jesus is Lord, and we want to make sure that everybody understands theContinue reading “LET YOUR ROOTS GROW DEEP INTO THE SOIL OF GOD’S LOVE!”
FROM BEGINNING TO END!
” Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from the sevenfold Spirit before the throne; and from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of all the kings of theContinue reading “FROM BEGINNING TO END!”
OUR FUTURE!
” Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.” Revelation 21:1&2 Our timeContinue reading “OUR FUTURE!”
ALL SIGNS POINT TO JESUS!
” You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to Me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive life.” John 39-40 ” For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ” But how can they call on himContinue reading “ALL SIGNS POINT TO JESUS!”
PRODUCE NEW GROWTH EACH DAY ON YOUR FAITH PLANT!
” My Father is always working, and so am I.” John 5:17 God never sleeps. There is no such thing as being tired or wanting to stop to rest when it comes to God in Heaven. Jesus was much the same. He did as his Father in heaven told him and required little rest inContinue reading “PRODUCE NEW GROWTH EACH DAY ON YOUR FAITH PLANT!”
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF OUR GOD!
” If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans 8:31 ” And I am convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels or demons, neither fears for today nor worries about tomorrow- not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”Continue reading “NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF OUR GOD!”
IT IS SO EASY YET SO HARD!
” So, we can see how terrible sin really is. It uses God’s good commands for its own evil purposes.” Romans 7:13 ” Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 7: 24 & 25 We are allContinue reading “IT IS SO EASY YET SO HARD!”
WE ARE ALIVE FOREVER!
(THE KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION OF HELL) “For the wages of sin are death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:23. The definition of death comes in many shapes and sizes. It can mean many things to many people but there is no mistakingContinue reading “WE ARE ALIVE FOREVER!”
GET OUT OF THE SHADOWS OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT OF CHRIST JESUS!
” For when we died with Christ, we were set free from the power of sin. And since we died with Christ, we know that we will also live with him. We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead and will never die again. Death no longer has any power overContinue reading “GET OUT OF THE SHADOWS OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT OF CHRIST JESUS!”
THE STAIRWAY BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH!
” Jacob found a stone to rest his head against and lay down to sleep. As he slept, he dreamed of a stairway that reached from the earth up to heaven. And he saw the angels of God going up and down the stairway.” Genisis 28:11 & 12 ” You will see heaven open andContinue reading “THE STAIRWAY BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH!”
OUR GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD!
” You must not worship any of the Gods of neighboring nations, for the Lord your God, who lives among you, is a jealous God. ” Deuteronomy 6:14-15 Just what does it mean when someone is described as being jealous? It means that the person being described is envious of others by wanting what theyContinue reading “OUR GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD!”
THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE POWER GIVEN FROM HEAVEN!
” But stay in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” Luke 24: 44 I believe that there is not a man or woman alive who hasn’t tried to live in this world and solve their own problems. When Jesus had risen from the grave, and before heContinue reading “THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE POWER GIVEN FROM HEAVEN!”
THE FAITH TO GIVE IT ALL UP FOR FAITH IN JESUS!
” There is still one thing you have not done. Sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Luke 18:22 As we walk our daily walk with Jesus, have we met all of the standards set forth for a complete faith walkContinue reading “THE FAITH TO GIVE IT ALL UP FOR FAITH IN JESUS!”
JESUS IS THE MASTER KEY!
“We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.” Romans 3:22 ” For everyone has sinned, we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous through Christ Jesus whenContinue reading “JESUS IS THE MASTER KEY!”
ALL KNOW OF GOD, BUT DO YOU REALLY KNOW HIM?
“Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities- his eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20 It is easy for one to say that there is no God. It easy to point out and say that there is no evidence of our GodContinue reading “ALL KNOW OF GOD, BUT DO YOU REALLY KNOW HIM?”
THE POWER OF GOD AT WORK!
” It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 Our God is at work in our life today. He is at work in our life at this very moment. He has promised to never leave nor forsake us. Turmoil surrounds us. There are killings, diseases, and other very evil things thatContinue reading “THE POWER OF GOD AT WORK!”
WHEN LIES ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE OVER!
” Malicious witnesses testify against me. They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.” Psalm 35:11 ” I am attacked by people I don’t even know; they slander me constantly.” Psalm 35:15 ” If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; noContinue reading “WHEN LIES ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE OVER!”
GIVE ALL – LEAVE NOTHING!
” I tell you the truth, Jesus said, this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is has given everything she has.” Luke 21:3-4 Have you given everything you have to God? Have you dedicated yourContinue reading “GIVE ALL – LEAVE NOTHING!”
INNOCENT OR NAIVE?
” Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Luke 18:16-17 After many years of learning the ways of the worldContinue reading “INNOCENT OR NAIVE?”
THE POWER WE ARE GIVEN!
” You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet.” Psalm 91:13 There are too many Christians in today’s world who are running scared. There are too many churches that are succumbing to the pressures of the world. We are doing things, teaching things, and becoming aContinue reading “THE POWER WE ARE GIVEN!”
MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!
” My cup overflows with blessings.” Psalm 23:5 ” And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 Is your cup overflowing with God’s blessings? Our lives as Christians are blessed everyday with gifts from God. We, many times, will miss these gracious gifts because we are wrapped up inContinue reading “MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!”
THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL ARE MANY!
“Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, and against the evilContinue reading “THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL ARE MANY!”
WE MUST EXPERIENCE HIM TO BELIEVE IN HIM!
” He makes me as sure footed as a deer, enabling me to stand on the mountain heights.” Psalm 18:33 ” You made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.” Psalm 18:36 It is important that we experience the Lord before we can believe in him. We must have contact withContinue reading “WE MUST EXPERIENCE HIM TO BELIEVE IN HIM!”
WHEN THINGS SEEM IMPOSSIBLE THE POSSIBLE IS ALWAYS BY OUR SIDE!
” The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.” Luke 4:Continue reading “WHEN THINGS SEEM IMPOSSIBLE THE POSSIBLE IS ALWAYS BY OUR SIDE!”
OUR NEEDS ARE GREATER THAN OUR DESIRES!
” Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.” Psalm 2:12 Needs in our life verse desires in our life. So many of us have a way of getting these two mixed up. Our society has allowed us to create in our mind the ideas that our desires are our needs. There is, however, aContinue reading “OUR NEEDS ARE GREATER THAN OUR DESIRES!”
