AS A CHRISTIAN, WHY WOULD I HAVE DOUBTS AND HOW DO I HANDLE THEM? BIBLE PASSAGE: What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which He revealed his glory; and His disciples believed in Him. (John 2:11) MEDITATION: If you have been a Christian for some time, do … Continue reading
AS A CHRISTIAN, HOW FAR HAVE I MOVED AWAY FROM PREVIOUS SINS? BIBLE PASSAGE: For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. (Galatians 2:18) MEDITATION: Whenever we receive the Lord’s salvation, if we are sincere about our decision, then we will start making changes in our lives, and … Continue reading
HOW CAN CHRISTIANS RISE ABOVE THE THINGS THAT TRY TO DISCOURAGE US? BIBLE PASSAGE: My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel there is some sin in your life that you just can’t eliminate? At times, do you feel like Paul, who just couldn’t … Continue reading
(last of the devotional series on God’s Plans) GOD HAS PLANS FOR THOSE WHO SEEK HIM WITH ALL THEIR HEART BIBLE PASSAGE: “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) MEDITATION: Do … Continue reading
GOD LOVES YOU, FORGIVES YOU, AND HAS A PLAN FOR YOU! BIBLE PASSAGE: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. (Revelation 3:20) MEDITATION: Over and over again, people ask this … Continue reading
YOU ARE SPECIAL AND GOD HAS PLANS FOR YOU! BIBLE PASSAGE: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” (Romans 11:33) MEDITATION: We need to guard ourselves against LOWERING the standard of God’s Word to our level of understanding, or … Continue reading
GOD’S SALVATION PLAN IS NOT COMPLICATED BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. (Romans … Continue reading
ENJOYING GOD, HIS BLESSINGS, AND HIS PLANS FOR LIVING THE GOOD LIFE BIBLE PASSAGE: May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. (Psalm 119:76) MEDITATION: There are two things that should be important for every person: (1) our relationship with others (2) our relationship with … Continue reading
FOLLOWING GOD’S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES INCREASES OUR CONFIDENCE BIBLE PASSAGE: In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to … Continue reading
NOBODY PLANS TO FAIL, BUT OUR OWN PLANS CAN FAIL US BIBLE PASSAGE: 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) MEDITATION: There can be times when planning is a difficult task, … Continue reading