1 John 4:16 – “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” There is a striking difference between love and hatred, and they are absolute opposites. One produces joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, […]
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 As the Lord Jesus Christ knew that His time in the world was nearing to an end, He had a tough […]
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:33 (KJV) The creation story in Genesis indicates that the Lord was delighted and pleased with His creation. In Psalm 104, we see that King David wrote a song to […]
Romans 15:13 – Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Our God is a God of Hope. Isaiah 40:31 says that all those who put their hope in God will soar like eagles. They will […]
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 (KJV) Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Getaway with me, and you’ll recover your life. Matthew 11:29a (MSG) Tiredness, emotional heartaches, […]
Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 We may have opened our eyes and ears to disheartening news today. We hear of the number of people who are infected and have lost their lives due to the worldwide […]
Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1 Children begin imitating their parents and those around them from a very young age. As they grow into their teen years their world view grows broader, they start imitating a cool friend, a celebrity, or any person to whom they are drawn. Even though we […]
1 Chronicles 16:34 – “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Praise and thanksgiving abound in the Bible. From the Old Testament patriarchs, leaders, judges, kings, and prophets, to the early New Testament believers, we find dozens of individuals who praised God for who He is and […]
And let the peace of God rule in our hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians: 3:15. One of the attributes of being a good believer in Christ is to take responsibility for maintaining peace in our hearts. Our happiness, our peace, our joy doesn’t rest in the […]
2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. One of the most powerful senses we have is the sense of smell. Take for instance the smell of a baby which is so distinct. You’ve probably […]