But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 Today is Christmas. As the scripture came to mind, I thought about how this is the perfect scripture for Christmas. And all the hustle and bustle of the holiday it is a good reminder of... Continue Reading →
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matthew 1:19 As we read through the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, I thought about Joseph. We have such a limited view of him in Scripture, except in Jesus' young life. This scripture made... Continue Reading →
It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe. Proverbs 29:25 People pleasing is a response of the nervous system to danger. Most people are familiar with fight or flight. There has been a growing discussion of the danger response of freezing, like "a deer in... Continue Reading →
"My thoughts,” says the Lord, “are not like yours, and my ways are different from yours.As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways and thoughts above yours." Isaiah 55:8-9 This scripture was part of a daily devotional that I read with others. The New Testament scripture came to mind: As the scripture says,... Continue Reading →
”And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret. For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about... Continue Reading →
”Israel, the Lord who created you says, “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will... Continue Reading →
The content reflects on Daniel's faith in God’s wisdom and power, particularly during a crisis involving the King of Babylon's dream. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, collective faith, and seeking divine assistance in challenging times. Ultimately, it praises God for revealing mysteries and encourages trust in His authority and timing.
Isaiah prophesied the birth of a child, Jesus, who came not as the expected warrior savior but as a humble baby. Jesus, referred as "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Eternal Father," and "Prince of Peace," exemplified his divine nature in different ways. He fulfilled the law, healed the sick, termed as an equal to God, and brought peace. This underlines Jesus's multiple facets as prophesied and his unexpected yet transformative teachings.
Raise discusses faith in God's power, drawing on the belief that Jesus was resurrected. It emphasizes the significance of facts, suggesting that the absence of counter-evidence validates the resurrection. Raise describes using oneself as a tool for God's glory, and echoes the theme that God elevates the humble while discouraging self-promotion.
”Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honors me, and I will surely save all who obey me.”“Psalm 50:23 I’ve never thought of giving thanks to God as a sacrifice. I realize in my life if God never did another thing for me that I could still thank Him for the rest of my life.... Continue Reading →
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