Inner Beauty and God – 1 Peter 3:3-6

God Sees The Heart.  So Should Everyone Else. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth inContinue reading “Inner Beauty and God – 1 Peter 3:3-6”

National Security and God – 2 Kings 6:13-23

When The Lord God Almighty Guards Your Country, No Harm Shall Befall It 13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by nightContinue reading “National Security and God – 2 Kings 6:13-23”

Combat Training with God – Philippians 1:27-30

Show No Fear – That Will Be A Witness That Any Who Oppose You Will Be Destroyed 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 theContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Philippians 1:27-30”

Redemption by Christ – 1 Peter 1:17-21

You Are Redeemed With The Precious Blood Of Christ 17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the emptyContinue reading “Redemption by Christ – 1 Peter 1:17-21”

National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 2:2-6

God Approves Of Walls Built To Establish The Sovereignty Of Nations 2 so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid, 3 but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! WhyContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 2:2-6”

Deliverance by God – Psalm 3

God Delivers His People Through All Of Their Trials 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call outContinue reading “Deliverance by God – Psalm 3”

Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:26-33

Do Not Fear, For God Will Reveal All 26 “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from theContinue reading “Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:26-33”

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”

Grace of God – 1 Peter 1:13-16

Set Your Hope On The Grace Of God 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.Continue reading “Grace of God – 1 Peter 1:13-16”

Striving for God – Philippians 1:27-29

Live a Life Worthy of The Gospel 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 ofContinue reading “Striving for God – Philippians 1:27-29”

The Fear of God – Deuteronomy 10:12-13

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge 12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and toContinue reading “The Fear of God – Deuteronomy 10:12-13”

A Promise of God – Deuteronomy 6:8

When God makes promises, circumstances change. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Not Just for Joshua The author of Hebrews took to heart that this promise was not just for Joshua, son of Nun,Continue reading “A Promise of God – Deuteronomy 6:8”

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”