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 […]
Scripture: “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time.” – 1 Peter 5:6 (NASB) Pride separates us from knowing God. Humility is the antidote to pride and we must pursue it if we want to know God. When we humble ourselves, God exalts us […]
Scripture: “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – Ephesians 6:17 To fight a spiritual battle, we need spiritual weapons. God has given us tools for spiritual battle. Our salvation is sure and certain. Like a helmet, it gives us the confidence to enter the […]
