Scripture: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” — Isaiah 43:2 If you devote time daily to be in the […]
Scripture: “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. — Joel 2:12-13 Return to […]
Scripture: “But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.” — Hosea 12:6 These are simple instructions that are hard to live out. God calls us to do more than we are capable and then gives us His Spirit to do the impossible. Return to God. Maintain […]
Scripture: Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few […]
Scripture: “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” — Romans 12:16 (NIV) We are all God’s people and are called to live together peacefully and harmoniously. Jesus judges the heart, not the mind, financial status, or any other […]
Scripture: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1 (NASB) There is no condemnation? Why then do I feel guilty and punish myself for days, weeks, or years? What incredible news. There is no impediment for me to enter the presence of God? Our Father […]
Scripture: “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8 When lions get old, they lose their teeth. They roar to scare prey because they are “toothless.” We have an enemy that is toothless. The intent of the roar […]
Scripture: “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life is not from the Father, but is from the world.” — 1 John 2:16 (NASB) We are enticed and entangled under three devices that have befallen man from the beginning […]
Scripture: “If you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” — Matthew 5:23-24 This instruction is simple, be reconciled to your brother […]
Scripture: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. A prayer of a righteous person, when it is brought about, can accomplish much.” — James 5:16 (NASB) When we think about the word ‘confession,’ we tend to imagine confessing to the Lord. Of course, this […]
