Scripture - And now you have become living building-stones for God’s use in building his house. What’s more, you are his holy priests; so come to him—you who are acceptable to him because of Jesus Christ—and offer to God those things that please him. 1 Peter 2:5 Thoughts about what the scripture means - God... Continue Reading →
Stay at the Throne
Scripture - So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need. Hebrews 4:16 Thoughts about what Scripture Means - I have the right to come boldly before the throne of God to find mercy... Continue Reading →
NOW
Scripture - Therefore, dear brothers whom God has set apart for himself—you who are chosen for heaven—I want you to think now about this Jesus who is God’s Messenger and the High Priest of our faith. Hebrews 3:1 Thoughts about what scripture means - Because of Jesus, I am set apart for God chosen for... Continue Reading →
Set Apart
Scripture - then he saved us—not because we were good enough to be saved but because of his kindness and pity—by washing away our sins and giving us the new joy of the indwelling Holy Spirit, Titus 3:5 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have been saved and set apart according to God's... Continue Reading →
He Won’t Take It Away
Scripture - As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed them into her home. Her sister Mary sat on the floor, listening to Jesus as he talked. But Martha was the jittery type and was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing.... Continue Reading →
Child of the Light
Scripture - For you are all children of the light and of the day, and do not belong to darkness and night. 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Thoughts about what the scripture means - I am a child of the light and not of darkness. Application to my life - Some days I feel like my light... Continue Reading →
Chosen
Scripture - Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others. Don’t worry about making a good impression on them, but be ready to suffer quietly and patiently. Colossians... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For in baptism you see how your old, evil nature died with him and was buried with him; and then you came up out of death with him into a new life because you trusted the Word of the mighty God who raised Christ from the dead. You were dead in sins, and... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Circumcision
Scripture - When you came to Christ, he set you free from your evil desires, not by a bodily operation of circumcision but by a spiritual operation, the baptism of your souls. Colossians 2:11 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I have been circumcised by Christ by the baptism of my soul. He has cut... Continue Reading →
Complete in the Brokenness
Scripture - so you have everything when you have Christ, and you are filled with God through your union with Christ. He is the highest Ruler, with authority over every other power. Colossians 2:10 Thoughts of what Scripture means - I am complete in Christ. Application to my life - Most days I feel broken and... Continue Reading →
