2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Imagine a father promising his son that he would buy him a football for his birthday. What do you think the son’s reaction would be? He would be thrilled and excitedly look forward to his birthday gift. Has the son seen the ball? No. But […]
Galatians 3:26 – “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” A huge majority of the world is seeking an identity. People tend to identify themselves (and others) by their physical appearance, family background, education, lifestyle or career. But your identity cannot rest in these factors. Physical appearances change, and hardly anyone is […]
Psalm 91:13 – “You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.” Psalm 91 is a psalm of blessing over those who dwell in the presence of the Lord. It is a passage many look to when they feel anxious or afraid. Every verse speaks […]
Psalm 99:9 – “Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at His holy hill; For the Lord our God is holy.” What does it mean to exalt someone or something? The dictionary gives two meanings: • To think or speak very highly of (someone or something). • To raise to a higher rank or position. […]
Proverbs 3:9-10 – “Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.” This proverb was written as loving instruction from a father to his son. The son is given valuable advice to trust in […]
Psalm 81:10 – “I am the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” Have you seen a parent feeding a child? Some kids open their mouths as soon as they see a spoonful of food and gladly gobble it down. But […]
Isaiah 30:18 – “Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him.” All of us are used to waiting. We wait for our […]
Psalm 18:20 – “The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.” This psalm was written by Kind David when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul who sought to kill him. Although David had […]
1 Chronicles 16:29 – “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!” Today’s verse is taken from David’s song of thanks after he arranged for the ark of God to be placed inside a tent in Jerusalem. The […]
Joel 2:26 – “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame.” Whom do you refer to as “your people”? Perhaps your immediate family or close friends? They are the people who really get you… the […]
