God And God Alone Is The One Who Brings Victory 9 Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? 10 Is it not you, God, you who have now rejected us and no longer go out with our armies? 11 Give us aid against the enemy, for human helpContinue reading “Victory with God – Psalm 60:9-12”
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Trust in God – Psalm 56:3-7
The Wicked Twist Our Words And Malign Our Motives 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise- in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? 5 All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are forContinue reading “Trust in God – Psalm 56:3-7”
Authority by God – Daniel 2:19-23
There Is No Authority Except That Which Is Established By God 19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times andContinue reading “Authority by God – Daniel 2:19-23”
Combat Training with God – Galatians 3:10-13
The Righteous Shall Live By Faith 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God,Continue reading “Combat Training with God – Galatians 3:10-13”
Combat Training with God – Joshua 14:6-12
Give A Good Report 6 Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of theContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Joshua 14:6-12”
Sovereignty of God – Joshua 10:12-14
God Is Sovereign Over All The Universe 12 On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nationContinue reading “Sovereignty of God – Joshua 10:12-14”
Victory in Jesus – Joshua 6:1-5
Obedience Is The Key To Victory 1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around theContinue reading “Victory in Jesus – Joshua 6:1-5”
Love of God- 1 Corinthians 13:5-6
Love Seeks The Betterment Of Others 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Don’t Dishonor Paul, in his famous treatise of love, provides insight into what can be gleaned from loveContinue reading “Love of God- 1 Corinthians 13:5-6”
Love of God – 1 Corinthians 13:4
Nothing Is Impossible With God Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Patient Persistence In this well-quoted passage, Paul talks about one of the defining character strengths of God – Love. The first aspect of God’s love is that it is patient. Because ofContinue reading “Love of God – 1 Corinthians 13:4”
Perspective of God – Genesis 9:1-3
Overpopulation Is A Myth 1 Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth. 2 The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground,Continue reading “Perspective of God – Genesis 9:1-3”
The Word of God – Hebrews 4:12-13
The Word Is Alive 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bareContinue reading “The Word of God – Hebrews 4:12-13”
Suffering with God – Romans 5:1-5
Suffering Is Good For The Soul 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 NotContinue reading “Suffering with God – Romans 5:1-5”
Judgment and God – Isaiah 3:10-12
It Will Be Well For The Righteous 10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. 11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done. 12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them.Continue reading “Judgment and God – Isaiah 3:10-12”
Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit To God And The Ruling Authorities 13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will thatContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 2:13-17”
Temptation of Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16
Then Jesus Was Led By The Spirit Into The Wilderness To Be Tempted By The Devil. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who isContinue reading “Temptation of Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16”
The Compassion of God – 2 Chronicles 30:6-9
The Lord Is A Compassionate God 6 At the king’s command, couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and from his officials, which read: “People of Israel, return to the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, that he may return to you who are left, who have escaped fromContinue reading “The Compassion of God – 2 Chronicles 30:6-9”
Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23
There Is Always Hope For The Wayward 18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good thingsContinue reading “Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23”
The Glory of God – Isaiah 42:8
To God Alone Be The Glory I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Name above all Names The name of the Lord is the name above all names. The Hebrew tetragrammaton for the Lord God Almighty is YHWH. It means, “IContinue reading “The Glory of God – Isaiah 42:8”
Combat Training with God – Galatians 6:1-2
Carry Each Other’s Burdens 1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Seized by Sin TheContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Galatians 6:1-2”
Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11
The Righteous Cry Out That Wicked Leaders Receive Justice In This Life 6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions! 7 Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short. 8 May they be like a slugContinue reading “Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11”
Identity in Christ – Acts 9:3-6
Be Found In Christ 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” 5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” heContinue reading “Identity in Christ – Acts 9:3-6”
Combat Training with God – Psalm 51:16-17
God Does Not Delight In Sacrifices For Sin 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Reparation Rejected There are some action films whereContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Psalm 51:16-17”
Protection by God – Psalm 37:32-33
God Protects The Righteous 32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death; 33 but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial. Treacherous Traps Does it ever feel like evil people want you dead? TheyContinue reading “Protection by God – Psalm 37:32-33”
Spiritual Development with God – 1 John 2:12-14 (NASB)
Everyone Is In A Different Stage Of Spiritual Development 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you haveContinue reading “Spiritual Development with God – 1 John 2:12-14 (NASB)”
Character of God – Matthew 28:11-15
God Does Not Deceive 11 While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, 13 tellingContinue reading “Character of God – Matthew 28:11-15”
The Love of God – Luke 6:32-36
God Is Love 32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. 34 And if you lend to those fromContinue reading “The Love of God – Luke 6:32-36”
Combat Training with God -James 3:7-10
How Can Salt Water Come Out Of A Fresh Water Spring? 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise ourContinue reading “Combat Training with God -James 3:7-10”
Mercy of God – James 2:12-13
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Precedent of Privilege The law that gives freedom is mercy. Mercy overrides judgment, andContinue reading “Mercy of God – James 2:12-13”
Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38
Adhere To The Teachings Of Jesus Christ 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slavesContinue reading “Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38”