Matthew 6:20-21 “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Today’s scripture from the Gospel of Matthew, preached by Jesus on the Mount, conveys a profound message about the nature […]
2 Thessalonians 3:3 “The Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” In 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Paul reveals God’s divine promise of protection. We may not always be able to control what is happening around us. But, we can rest in the assurance that God will protect us from […]
Isaiah 54:4 NIV “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.” Isaiah gives Israel hope using an anecdote of a barren widow in this scripture passage. He commences with a reminder of […]
Psalm 92:5-6 NIV “How great are Your works, Lord, how profound Your thoughts! Senseless people do not know, fools do not understand.” Throughout our day, we find evidence of God’s masterful creation. From the majestic trees, each unique in purpose and design, to the perfectly timed sunrise and sunset. We can each recount testimonies of God’s […]
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. […]
