Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Most of us can’t deny the fact that we are God’s workmanship. While we may not always feel like it, God did create each of us in His own image. […]
1 Peter 2:6 – “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.” What does the term ‘cornerstone’ mean? Here are two definitions: an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. a stone that forms […]
John 17:23 – “That they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” Today’s verse is a portion of Jesus’ prayer to God, the Father. Jesus speaks as a beloved Son, but also as a High Priest on […]
Psalm 145:17 – “The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Holy in all His works.” Holiness and righteousness are two characteristics the Lord wants His children to possess. One might think this is too high a call for mere mortals, but the Lord would not ask it of us if it was utterly impossible. God, our Father, […]
Psalm 84:4 – “Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee.” Believers in the early church were able to thrive in the midst of intense persecution, primarily because they met regularly and fellowshipped with each other. While we may not face such trials, it is important to be connected […]
Psalm 90:2 – “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” The world has many theories on how the earth came into being and how it might come to an end. But those of us who believe the Bible […]
2 Corinthians 6:16 – “For ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” God’s dwelling place in the Old Testament was often a physical location near the Israelites. He dwelt […]
Job 33:4 – “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” This scripture is about Elihu speaking to Job. Elihu was ready to begin his speech. He would be sincere and honest because he was a good adviser. He would not try to confuse anyone nor would […]
Psalm 68:19 – “Blessed be the Lord, who daily leadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.” The Philistines and the Jews were enemies. The Philistines took away the Ark of God. The Ark was a special box made of wood where the Jews kept things that helped them `remember their Covenant with […]
Zephaniah 3:17 – “He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” This scripture speaks about the ‘Great day of God’ in the light of the splendid promise of restoration for Israel. God would save and redeem them from both their enemies and […]
