Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Today, let’s begin by examining our prayer time. How many times did we call Jesus, “Lord”? When we talked about Him, did we refer to Him as “Lord”? In […]
Psalm 100:4 NIV “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” How do you enter into your dedicated time with God? Have the cares of this world overcome your thoughts? Has an offence taken root and is foremost on your mind? Has the work you need to […]
Proverbs 20:27 “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the inner depths of his heart.” The light of the Lord penetrates the born-again human spirit. This is why today’s scripture refers to the God-breathed spirit of man as the “lamp of the Lord”. It searches the depth of our innermost being and exposes […]
Psalm 34:5 “They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.” The book of Psalms is the most popular portion of the Bible—for three reasons. First, it’s honest. The psalmists pour out their raw emotions: joy, sorrow, fear, anger, and praise. Second, it’s poetic and personal, filled with lyrics that resonate […]
Lamentations 3:31-32 “The Lord will not cast off forever. Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.” The book of Lamentations is a collection of heartfelt poems written by the prophet Jeremiah. He is grieving the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of his people. In the […]
Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” The Holy Spirit is God’s presence living in every believer. He isn’t just a helper; He’s a friend, comforter, guide, and advocate. […]
John 15:8 “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” In John 15, Jesus is speaking to His disciples during His final hours before the crucifixion. It’s an intimate moment, filled with purpose. He used a picture they could easily understand: a vine and its branches. […]
Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” The book of Proverbs is a collection of timeless wisdom, offering practical guidance for everyday life. Authored primarily by King Solomon, it focuses on moral insight, godly character, and the fear of the Lord as the foundation […]
Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. David wrote this psalm in distress, yet he chose to praise. His circumstances did not dictate his worship; his faith did. The Hebrew word for “magnify” here is “gadal“, which means to make great, exalt, or declare […]
Psalm 37:18-19 “The Lord knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.” This passage reflects the beautiful assurance and promise of inheritance that all the saints have in Christ. The Lord doesn’t […]
