Scripture - But thanks be to God! For through what Christ has done, he has triumphed over us so that now wherever we go he uses us to tell others about the Lord and to spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - I am led... Continue Reading →
Victorious
Scripture - How we thank God for all of this! It is he who makes us victorious through Jesus Christ our Lord! 1 Corinthians 15:57 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - I am victorious through Christ. Application to my life - Victory - Lexicon :: Strong's G3534 - nikos - to utterly vanquish Utterly vanquish,... Continue Reading →
Body of Christ
Scripture - No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for his body the Church, of which we are parts. Ephesians 5:29-30 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I am a members of Christ's body. Application to my life - As a member of the body of... Continue Reading →
Questions to Ask
Scripture - But be sure in deciding these matters that you are living as God intended, marrying or not marrying in accordance with God’s direction and help, and accepting whatever situation God has put you into. This is my rule for all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Thoughts About What This Scripture Means - I... Continue Reading →
I Belong
Scripture - You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to him—be free now from all these earthly prides and fears, 1 Corinthians 7:23 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I was bought with a price; I am not my own. I belong to God. Application to my life - I... Continue Reading →
The Mind of Christ
I have the mind of Christ... I slowly back away from this thought. I pick up my phone and distract myself with social media, even though this is my quiet time. Scrolling mindlessly, my mind floods with the contradiction. The version I am reading starts with "How could He?" This is what I most relate... Continue Reading →
Scripture- How could he? For certainly he has never been one to know the Lord’s thoughts, or to discuss them with him, or to move the hands of God by prayer. But, strange as it seems, we Christians actually do have within us a portion of the very thoughts and mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians... Continue Reading →
Free Gifts
Scripture - And God has actually given us his Spirit (not the world’s spirit) to tell us about the wonderful free gifts of grace and blessing that God has given us. 1 Corinthians 2:12 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - I have received the spirit of God into my life that I might know... Continue Reading →
Acceptable
Scripture - For it is from God alone that you have your life through Christ Jesus. He showed us God’s plan of salvation; he was the one who made us acceptable to God; he made us pure and holy and gave himself to purchase our salvation. 1 Corinthians 1:30 Thoughts about what the scripture means -... Continue Reading →
Measure of Faith
Scripture - As God’s messenger I give each of you God’s warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you Romans 12:3 Thought about what this Scripture means - I have faith. Application to my life - There is a situation at work that has... Continue Reading →
