to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant,the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,might serve him without fear, Luke 1:72-74 Zachariah prophesied and in that he reminded of the promises of God, the covenant, the oath made with Abraham... Continue Reading →
Christ in Me
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20 There is so much the... Continue Reading →
Give Glory to God
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 I say I want to give a glory to God, but I eat without praying usually. I consume my food so quickly it doesn't even honor the cook, let alone God. I drink without thought also.... Continue Reading →
Accepting Help
“Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”Philippians 2:8 Good Friday, the remembrance of Christ’s obedience. We celebrate Him being lifted up for our sins. First He descended from heaven humbling Himself in human form. We are called to... Continue Reading →
Because of Him
The passage from 1 Corinthians emphasizes that all wisdom, righteousness, and redemption come from God. The author reflects on feeling uncomfortable with praise, recognizing that their talents are gifts from God. They express gratitude and praise, acknowledging that their boast is in the Lord alone.
He Set Us Free
The passage from Galatians 5:1 emphasizes Christ's gift of freedom and urges believers to stand firm against slavery. It parallels the message of Genesis 1:28, highlighting humanity's call to subdue the earth. The author urges Christians to embrace their freedom, share Christ with others, and bring restoration and reconciliation to the world.
I can
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! Romans 11:33 The sight of Heaven I will never be able to comprehend the Lord. I may not always understand His ways, but I can know that He is the way. I don't always understand... Continue Reading →
Glory and Praise
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever! Psalm 30:11-12 Dancing is not usually done in solemn occasions, but rather at celebrations. Sackcloths are for mourning, but God clothed me... Continue Reading →
Lifted up
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:14-15 Just as Moses had to make a serpent to save the people from the poisonous snake, God made Jesus become sin so that we could be saved from our sin.... Continue Reading →
Grace
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Corinthian 15:10 The devotion I was reading today mentioned that Ananias was... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 