Scripture: Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. – Luke 6:37 (NIV) God makes His point plainly. We are not to judge. We must fight our human tendencies to cast judgment and condemn others. If we don’t, we […]
Scripture: Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the […]
Scripture: The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. – Psalm 116:5 (NASB) Are you gracious? Are you compassionate? It is easy if you decide a person or situation warrants it. Grace, by definition, is receiving what is not deserved. Therefore, grace is only present when someone IS undeserving. How often […]
Scripture: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he […]
Scripture: There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven. – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NASB) Are you burdened and anxious about the future? God has paved the way and put everything in order. Ask Him for direction today. Go where He tells you to go and do what […]
Scripture: Stop striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the [b]nations, I will be exalted on the earth.” – Psalm 46:10 (NASB) “In using all means, seek God alone. In and through every outward thing, look only to the power of His Spirit, and the merits of His Son. Beware […]
Scripture: Those who are wayward in spirit will gain understanding, those who complain will accept instruction. – Isaiah 29:24 Do you feel wayward in your spirit today? Ask the Lord to give you more understanding today. For a situation before you that has your attention. Ask Him to help you see the areas where you […]
Scripture: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. – Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV) The human ego is powerful and looks out for “self” and “I.” It takes determination to […]
Scripture: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. – Psalm 133:1 (NIV) “I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to […]
Scripture: But he gives us more grace. That is what the Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” – James 4:6 In case we do not understand God’s position on pride, this verse is very clear. God opposes the proud. It’s not that He prefers that we not be proud, […]
