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Prayer with God – Colossians 4:12-13

It’s Time To Wrestle With God 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard forContinue reading “Prayer with God – Colossians 4:12-13”

Redemption of God – Isaiah 65:25

The wolf and the lamb will feed together,     and the lion will eat straw like the ox,     and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy     on all my holy mountain,” says the Lord. God, speaking through his faithful prophet, Isaiah, indicates that this will occur after He creates new heavensContinue reading “Redemption of God – Isaiah 65:25”

Suffering for Christ – Philippians 1:27-30

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any wayContinue reading “Suffering for Christ – Philippians 1:27-30”

A Calling of God – John 9:4

As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. Jesus indicated that we are to work while it is day.  Just as we can see the light fading into dusk, so it is becoming in the world today.  In theContinue reading “A Calling of God – John 9:4”

Perspective of God – Isaiah 55:8-9

8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,     neither are your ways my ways,”     declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,     so are my ways higher than your ways     and my thoughts than your thoughts. This is a form of Hebraic poetry.  It takes the form:     B   –   B   /      Continue reading “Perspective of God – Isaiah 55:8-9”

Blessing of God – Ephesians 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. You are rich.  Rich beyond your wildest dreams.  God, in His wonderful grace, has blessed the disciples of Jesus with every spiritual blessing.  Not just one, or several; butContinue reading “Blessing of God – Ephesians 1:3”

Combat Training with God – 2 Corinthians 10:5

 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, We have been given a great gift – the gift of free will.  To have that gift, God has given us a mind that is able to think with reason AND emotion.  Part ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 2 Corinthians 10:5”

Identity in Christ – John 15:5 (ESV)

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Just as a branch needs the sap of nourishment from the tree, so do we need the same from Jesus Christ.  The branch isContinue reading “Identity in Christ – John 15:5 (ESV)”

Praying to God – Luke 18:1-8

1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea,Continue reading “Praying to God – Luke 18:1-8”

Saved by God – Joel 2:32

And everyone who calls     on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem     there will be deliverance,     as the Lord has said, even among the survivors     whom the Lord calls. For those who have questions: What is being saved? Being saved is a spiritual state where God hasContinue reading “Saved by God – Joel 2:32”

Stewardship with God – Ephesians 5:15-16

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. The great equalizer of man is time.  Everyone gets exactly 24 hours in a day (unless it is their time to give an accounting of themselves to God), and can manage thatContinue reading “Stewardship with God – Ephesians 5:15-16”

Combat Training with God – Mark 9:29

He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer [and fasting (the text in these brackets does not appear in all of the manuscripts)]. Some of the greatest feats in the Bible were done by people who prayed AND fasted.  Fasting is a nearly lost discipline in the American church.  We have been soContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Mark 9:29”

God the Father – Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. In a stunning turn of events, the disciples and the crowds who were listening to Jesus heard something that they had never heard before, or even thought of:  That God was theirContinue reading “God the Father – Matthew 5:16”

A Calling of God – Matthew 5:13

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.“ Salt, during the time of Jesus’ ministry, was of far greater value than it is today.  Communities were oftenContinue reading “A Calling of God – Matthew 5:13”

Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” When we are first saved, we are like Lazarus coming out of the tomb – we still have our grave-clothes on.  OurContinue reading “Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2”

Combat Training with God- 2 Chronicles 20:15

He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.’” It never goes well when we try to do things on our own.  When weContinue reading “Combat Training with God- 2 Chronicles 20:15”

Trusting in God – Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Fear is an interesting emotion.  Just about everyone has experienced the heart wrenching, gut kicking, grip of fear in their lives.  When we experience that level of emotion, it has a tendency to so overpower us that we are unable to see things clearly –Continue reading “Trusting in God – Psalm 56:3”

Combat Training With God – Ephesians 6:14-17 (ESV)

14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evilContinue reading “Combat Training With God – Ephesians 6:14-17 (ESV)”

A Promise of God – Psalm 145:15-16

15 The eyes of all look to you,     and you give them their food at the proper time. 16 You open your hand     and satisfy the desires of every living thing. God provides for our every need.  He tells us that whatever we ask in the name, the character, of His Son, Jesus Christ, we willContinue reading “A Promise of God – Psalm 145:15-16”

Worshipping God – Psalm 46:10

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The imperative command, “Be still!”, is very interesting.  It is translated in Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible as “Desist!” Another good way to translate this is “Cease striving!” How often we strive! Continue reading “Worshipping God – Psalm 46:10”

Obedience to God – John 14:15 (AMP)

“If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.“ We are saved by faith and faith alone Jesus said that He fulfilled the law James said faith without works is dead Jesus also said that some who do great and mighty works would not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven How doContinue reading “Obedience to God – John 14:15 (AMP)”

Forgiven by God – Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. It is a blessing to be forgiven. What a relief!  It is also expected that we will forgive as we have been forgiven.  So why is it so hard to forgive when we have been forgiven so much? Continue reading “Forgiven by God – Ephesians 4:32”

Blessing of God – Galatians 3:14

He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Everyone wants a blessing.  We seek it in approval from those we respect and love.  Who doesn’t want their parent’s blessing when they areContinue reading “Blessing of God – Galatians 3:14”

Unity with God – Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ouch.  There’s that word – submission.  Yielding your preferences, desires, goals, way of doing things – to someone else.  Admit it – it’s HARD to submit.  We greatly desire to have our own way.  Very few things chafe us more than having to do something someoneContinue reading “Unity with God – Ephesians 5:21”

Combat Training with God – Ephesians 6:10-13

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark worldContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Ephesians 6:10-13”

A Promise of God – Isaiah 54:17

17 no weapon forged against you will prevail,     and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,     and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. The Bible contains many promises of God.  This one is very encouraging.  It is comforting to know thatContinue reading “A Promise of God – Isaiah 54:17”

The Holiness of God – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the sameContinue reading “The Holiness of God – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32”

Healing with God – James 5:14-16

14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will beContinue reading “Healing with God – James 5:14-16”

A Promise of God – Ephesians 1:13-14

And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.Continue reading “A Promise of God – Ephesians 1:13-14”