When we remember God’s faithfulness in the past, our confidence in His Word grows. Lamentations 3:21-25 “This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith …
Many voices compete for our attention, but the abundant life comes when we listen to our Good Shepherd. John 10:1-18 What distinguishes a believer from an unbeliever? Jesus pointed out that His sheep know Him, hear His voice, and follow Him. They’re the ones He died to save, and when He called them, they responded …
The Lord deserves to be and should be number one in our lives, so we have to consider how we balance all the things that demand our time. Proverbs 16:1-3 The Lord has plans for each of us and specific work that He has called us to do. This might be hopeful news to you, …
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) THINK ABOUT THISIf you want financial freedom and the windows of Heaven to open, you must return to God. It is not your money that God wants. It is you that God wants. God needs nothing. In Psalm 50:12, God says, “If …
Listening and obeying when God speaks spares us painful consequences. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Are you quick to hear and respond to God’s Word, or does it seem to go in one ear and out the other? Although messages from the Lord were rare in Eli’s day, the old priest was confronted by a prophet because …
GOD”S WORD SAYS: “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) MEDITATE ON THIS The Greek word for “wiles” is methodeia. It’s the word we get “methodical” and “methods” from. Satan is methodical. In warfare, he is strategic. He may even …
In Acts 20:1-38, Paul met with the Ephesian church elders one last time. They all believed their next reunion would be in eternity, so the gathering closed with heartfelt prayer, tears, embraces, and Paul’s final encouragement: “Ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It …
God’s at work even in what feels like a delay—and His plans are worth the wait. Psalm 25:1-22 In today’s psalm, we see David praying for protection and guidance as he waits for God. We all know how difficult waiting is during times of illness, danger, trouble, or confusion. But God can use these situations …
True change starts with the Holy Spirit transforming our heart and thoughts. 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 God calls His children to live holy lives. Yet in our attempts to obey this command, we often commit to change our behavior, only to fail a few days later. The problem is that we’re starting at the wrong place. …
