that I may make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell, but will go to my country and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son Isaac. Genesis 24:3-4... Continue Reading →
Conformed
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:29 Not only are we made in the image of God, we are also being conformed to the image of Christ. This comes from living in the presence of God,... Continue Reading →
Imitators
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1 I am called to be like God, mot someone else. At times, my mind goes farther down the past of "I wish I could be like..." But my gifts, my person was not made to bethem. I was made to imitate Christ, not someone else.... Continue Reading →
His Spirit
‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; Acts 2:17 Holy Spirit lives in me, but God says "I will pour out my Spirit." which was for... Continue Reading →
Randoms
No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be... Continue Reading →
God’s People
Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:10 The Israelites and the Gentiles who have received the Lord are His people. He has shown us His mercy. We belong to Him. We belong with Him. We... Continue Reading →
From Planted to Flourishing
Psalm 92:13-14 They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, I realize I am connected to the Vine. I am planted in the house of the Lord. I am faithful to His Word... Continue Reading →
Little is Much
“When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw this large crowd, and his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things. When it was getting late, his disciples came to him and said, “It is already very late, and... Continue Reading →
To Thirst and Hunger no More
John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. In the natural lately, I have found myself hungry and thirsty a lot. The Lord sent manna to the children of Israel and they asked "What is it?" which is... Continue Reading →
