“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”
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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”
Surrender to God – Luke 9:23-24
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.” We are given three instructions for discipleship: Deny yourself – StopContinue reading “Surrender to God – Luke 9:23-24”
Combat Training with God – Matthew 4:4
Gird up, soldier of Christ! Make sure you have your Armor on, and sharpen your sword. You are now engaged in battle!
Praying to God – Matthew 6:6
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Recently, a film has come out named “War Room.” In it, a family seeks help from an older, wiser woman – Miss ClaraContinue reading “Praying to God – Matthew 6:6”
Identity in Christ – 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 “Identity in Christ – Ephesians 1:13-14”
Worhiping God – Exodus 20:4-6
“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parentsContinue reading “Worhiping God – Exodus 20:4-6”
Unity with God – Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. What does it mean to be “one in Christ”? In this passage, it would appear that we are to stop thinking of division by race, ancestry, position, and even gender. ButContinue reading “Unity with God – Galatians 3:28”
The Perspective of God – Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord: “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” “Reason together” is very interesting. It is a meeting of the minds. In our culture, it could be defined as, “let’s getContinue reading “The Perspective of God – Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)”
Stewardship from God – Psalm 24:1-2
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. It seems obvious that since God created the Earth, the Universe, and everything (in the Greek, cosmos), that we would naturally assume that He ownsContinue reading “Stewardship from God – Psalm 24:1-2”
A Calling of God – 1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. What a high calling! To carry the requests of the people to Almighty God! A great privilege indeed. Oh, the needs areContinue reading “A Calling of God – 1 Peter 2:9”
A Promise of God – Psalm 34:17-19
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; Not one, but three promises of God! When weContinue reading “A Promise of God – Psalm 34:17-19”
Surrender to God – Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?“ Oswald Chambers in “My Utmost for His Highest” refers to “common-sense carefulness” as “infidelity” in the life of aContinue reading “Surrender to God – Matthew 6:25”
Worshiping God – Psalm 84:10
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. (NIV) The sons of Korah had it right when they declared that being in the presence of God was far more desirable than beingContinue reading “Worshiping God – Psalm 84:10”
A Promise of God – Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) What a marvelous promise! That the ones that are called by His name God has purposed in His heart to prosper. Oh, to prosper inContinue reading “A Promise of God – Jeremiah 29:11”
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