Psalms 23:4 (NIV) “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms 119:76 (NIV) “May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.” Have you ever been in a place where you’ve… Read more »
Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And… Read more »
For the last forty-five minutes, Gungor’s “Beautiful Things” has been on repeat. Every time I listen to it, I hear something that I don’t remember hearing earlier. As I type, “you make beautiful things out of the dust” sticks out. Genesis 2:7 (NIV) says, “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of… Read more »
Act In Faith and Be Courageous
Scripture: Joshua 1:9 (NIV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Matthew 14:27-29 (NIV) 27 “But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’ 28 ‘Lord, if it’s… Read more »
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10,14-18 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition… Read more »
Romans 5:8-9 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! Romans 3:25-26 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,… Read more »
Ephesians 3:16-21 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s… Read more »
Scripture (NIV): John 15:11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” 3 John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Commentary:… Read more »
Surrender: Your Spiritual Act of Worship
Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of… Read more »
Devotional: Truly Waiting for Christ
Luke 2:25-27a “25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah…. Read more »
Passage 1 Peter 2:18-24 18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But… Read more »