In Every Thing Give Thanks: For This Is The Will Of God “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It is not until we are removed from any situation that grieves us that we can clearly see the hand of God moving. […]
Lead Me In Thy Truth, And Teach Me
Lead Me In Thy Truth, And Teach Me “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” Psalms 25:5 Your tender mercies, your lovingkindness, follow us all the days of our lives, Abba! Show us your path; lead us in the […]
Plans To Prosper You And Not Harm You
Plans To Prosper You And Not Harm You For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 This verse is on a white board near a door as we leave the house. I […]
Rejoice In The LORD, Ye Righteous
Rejoice In The LORD, Ye Righteous “Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.” Psalms 97:12 Father, we love you. our devotion rests with you, as you preserve our souls and deliver us out of the hand of the wicked. Your light is planted and nourished for us. […]
Therefore Let Us Not Sleep, As Do Others
Therefore Let Us Not Sleep, As Do Others “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6 We are children of the light, not the darkness of the ages. We are fully awake in Christ. Our awareness, our deep and abiding knowledge of the God’s coming glory, […]
For God Hath Not Appointed Us To Wrath
For God Hath Not Appointed Us To Wrath “For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,” 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Our Father has offered his only Son, who in turn offered his sacrificial blood, that we may live. Our salvation comes through our Lord Christ Jesus, who […]
But The Very Hairs Of Your Head Are All Numbered
But The Very Hairs Of Your Head Are All Numbered “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:30 Throughout his holy word, God tells us how important, how beloved, we are to him. We are his children whom he loves and values without measure. His care and concern for us is […]
But Whosoever Shall Deny Me Before Men, Him Will I Also Deny
But Whosoever Shall Deny Me Before Men, Him Will I Also Deny “But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 10:33 The holy word of Jesus is a stark warning. Yet, there is also the hope of Jesus: “Whosoever therefore shall confess me […]
I Know That Thou Canst Do Every Thing
I Know That Thou Canst Do Every Thing “I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.” Job 42:2 Job speaks to us still; he is our ancestor of redemption through faith in our pit of despair. In our brokenness, may we never condemn God so that we might […]
Who Is This That Darkeneth Counsel By Words Without Knowledge?
Who Is This That Darkeneth Counsel By Words Without Knowledge? Who Is This That Darkeneth Counsel By Words Without Knowledge? Job 38:2 Without the power and authority of the knowledge of God we muddy the waters with our counsel. Ever seek God’s word, his understanding, guidance, and wisdom therein. For it is in our search […]