1 Thessalonians 1:5 New King James Version For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake [Emphasis added]. For Encouragement A selfish life is devoid of love and denies … Continue reading Living for Your Sake
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Guarding Against Spiritual Hypocrisy
Galatians 2:11-12 New International Version When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision … Continue reading Guarding Against Spiritual Hypocrisy
Because You Say So
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Meditation God's glory is remarkable when He reveals it to us, and it fills us with awe and wonder. Jacob said … Continue reading Because You Say So
Don’t Be Distracted – Just Follow Me
John 21:19 New International Version Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” For Encouragement Bravado, denial, disillusionment, fallback to old ways, failure, and disappointment—Simon Peter knew this road well and traveled it for gold medal. However, that was not his lot in life. … Continue reading Don’t Be Distracted – Just Follow Me
Of Promises and Conditions
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Joshua 1:7 New International Version “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” For Encouragement In Joshua 1:8 b, God not only promised Joshua prosperous … Continue reading Of Promises and Conditions
If You Think You’re Standing
Luke 22:31-32 New International Version “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” For Meditation The schemes of the devil are subtle and ensnaring. Without the Lord, we have no chance against … Continue reading If You Think You’re Standing
Quenching That Thirst
Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Pexels.com Psalm 42:2 New International Version (NIV) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? For meditation The Psalmist, in his poignant words, expresses a deep yearning for God’s presence, asking when he could go to meet Him in the temple (Psalm 42:1). This … Continue reading Quenching That Thirst
Divine Caution
Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com Jeremiah 9:23-24 New Living Translation This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they … Continue reading Divine Caution
One God … One Lord
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 New King James Version Therefore, concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), yet for … Continue reading One God … One Lord
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 