For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. – 2 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV) Paul starts this verse by proclaiming, “We know.” We, as Christians, are to be aware of what God’s unchanging word says about life […]
May God, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV) Being made holy and set apart are two terms used to describe sanctification. These two meanings have great significance in our Christian […]
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) The God who rules and reigns over all is the One who rewards those who seek Him. Let us long to seek God […]
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us 1 John 5:14 (NIV) Our confidence is never in ourselves but only in Jesus Christ, whose blood gives us access to the very throne of God. Today’s devotion falls into two sections, a promise and […]
All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.” – John 16:15 NIV Two essential learnings from today’s devotion are John Wesley put it this way, “When the Possessor of heaven and Earth brought you into being and […]
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 (NIV) Understanding, wisdom, and knowledge are essential tools for making sound judgments. We need wisdom to know how to respond aptly to problems or situations. Wisdom is necessary to distinguish between right and wrong and truth and error. It is essential […]
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. Habakkuk 3:19 (NIV) Even though we may be in the valley, God can give us the power we need to climb the mountains in life. We can rejoice in the Lord even though […]
He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” – Psalm 91:15-16 (NIV) We might conclude from this verse that God will stand by us no matter how awful circumstances get. Furthermore, […]
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 (NIV) Most people who set goals for themselves tend to forget their goals and stop moving toward them. But some who want success take small steps toward that goal irrespective of the circumstance. […]
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18 We’ve all experienced heartbreak caused by disappointment, fear, guilt, abandonment, rejection, or grief. A broken heart can cause unbearable suffering, and we might feel completely alone, helpless, and hopeless. When in this position, the enemy would do anything to prevent us […]
