1 John 5:11-12 New International Version And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. For Final Consideration The matter is straightforward. You have two witnesses before you today—God … Continue reading Taking A Firm Stand Today

Matthew 3:5 New International Version People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan – For Meditation He burst out of the wilderness, dressed in clothes made of camel hair, with a leather belt to hold them up around his waist. His food was locusts and honey … Continue reading Lessons from the Wilderness Preacher

Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels.com Matthew 15:27 New International Version “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”  Meditation “Three years of marriage to a man I have seen and been with for only three months,” she wrote. The sounds of disappointment and discouragement … Continue reading A Dawning Victory

Job 19:25 New International Version I know that my redeemer lives,    and that in the end he will stand on the earth For Meditation The groans of the afflicted soul! How deserted they are! Their habitation is like a ruined fortress—a defenseless place to occupy. In the wilderness of affliction and pain, nobody remembers your benevolence of … Continue reading Hold Your Head High

Matthew 26:73-74 New King James Version And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, “Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.” Then he began to [a]curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man!” For Encouragement Peter had already lost the battle when he entered the high priest’s house. He probably … Continue reading You Cannot Hide Your Identity

Proverbs 17:14 New International Version  Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; it unleashes a destructive force that can wash away the peace and harmony in your relationships. So drop the matter before a dispute breaks out, and the flood of conflict overwhelms you. Your Encouragement Going on the offensive can be an excellent … Continue reading Think Before You Start It.

Colossians 1:27 New King James Version To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. For Encouragement How could a young man, raised in a home with no Gospel knowledge, hope for heaven? How could he receive biblical instructions … Continue reading Hope That Cannot Fail

Luke 5:8 New King James Version When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For Encouragement A massive crowd gathered around Jesus on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Nearby, some frustrated fishermen, having spent an entire night with no catch, were … Continue reading The Transformative Power of His Glory

Luke 4:4 New King James Version But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God.’” For Meditation  C. H. Mackintosh writes: “There is blessing in every act of obedience; but the moment the soul hesitates, the enemy has the advantage, and he will assuredly use it … Continue reading Don’t Give the Devil A Foothold