SCRIPTURES OF THE DAY: “Blessed are those who do not see and yet believe.” John 21:29; “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 10:52 TODAY’ MESSEGE: I believe I receive because God in heaven is my source! I learned this saying long ago and use it quite frequently. WeContinue reading “WE ARE BLESSED IF WE JUST BELIEVE!”
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LIVING IN DELIGHT OF THE LORD!
“Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalm 37:4 “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him and he will help you.” Psalm 37:5 When we delight ourselves in the Lord we are immersing our whole life in his ways. We are leaving nothing untouched or available forContinue reading “LIVING IN DELIGHT OF THE LORD!”
LIVING THE RENEWED LIFE!
“Study this book of instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it.” Joshua 1:8 When we are called by God, we are called to live a refreshed and peaceful life. We are to be able to go about our lives in this world withContinue reading “LIVING THE RENEWED LIFE!”
GRASP THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT AND NEVER LET GO!
” But despite all the miraculous signs Jesus had done, the people still did not believe in him.” John 12:37 ” You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you at a high price. So, you must honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6: 19 & 20 There were many who lived andContinue reading “GRASP THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT AND NEVER LET GO!”
CONTROLLED BY YOUR SINFUL NATURE OR THE HOLY SPIRIT!
” And no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit) so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us.” 1 Corinthians 2:11-12 “Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him.” ProverbsContinue reading “CONTROLLED BY YOUR SINFUL NATURE OR THE HOLY SPIRIT!”
HIS LIFE FOR YOUR FAITH!
” It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 ” For we live by believing and not by seeing.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Faith is the result of believing that Jesus died for our sins and made a way for us to be right with God. As children of the living God,Continue reading “HIS LIFE FOR YOUR FAITH!”
ACCEPT YOUR FAILURES AND RESPOND THROUGH JESUS!
” But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 As residents upon this earth, we all fail. We are all human beings with many faults. As Luke tells us in verse 22:32 even Peter fail. Peter denied that he evenContinue reading “ACCEPT YOUR FAILURES AND RESPOND THROUGH JESUS!”
THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS!
” I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after they die. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never die.” John 11: 25-26 Our Savior, Jesus Christ willingly went to the cross and shed his blood for you and me. Just what does thatContinue reading “THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS!”
FROM RAGS TO RICHES!
“Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:7 ” The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 “TheContinue reading “FROM RAGS TO RICHES!”
THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S RICHES, WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE!
“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!”
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!”
JESUS IS WALKING ON THE WATER FOR US!
” When suddenly they saw Jesus’ walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called out to them, don’t be afraid I am here.” John 6:19-20 It is hard to imagine just how the disciples felt when they saw Jesus’ walking on the water toward them. It would have been surreal.Continue reading “JESUS IS WALKING ON THE WATER FOR US!”
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!”
THE LORD IS NOT LOOKING FOR OUR MISTAKES BUT INSTEAD LOOKING TO HELP US IN OUR WEAKNESSES!
” Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you giving you the. You will see the wicked destroyed.” Psalm 37:34 It is quite easy to sometimes talk ourselves into believing that our Lord is just waiting for us to make a mistake. That way he can discipline usContinue reading “THE LORD IS NOT LOOKING FOR OUR MISTAKES BUT INSTEAD LOOKING TO HELP US IN OUR WEAKNESSES!”
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!”
JESUS, THE BEGINNING, THE WORD, AND THE NEVER-ENDING LIGHT!
“ In the beginning the World already existed. Word was with God and the Word was God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness canContinue reading “JESUS, THE BEGINNING, THE WORD, AND THE NEVER-ENDING LIGHT!”
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!”
