SCRIPTURE: “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9-10) MEDITATION: Death is a reality that everyone will face, unless the rapture preempts this event … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: John, to the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: …and from Jesus Christ, Who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) MEDITATION: There is a phrase often seen on church signs, “Know Christ, know peace; no Christ, no peace” When we read the scriptures, it … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. (Mark 4:16) MEDITATION: The word “joy” is used almost 250 times in the Bible. “Joy” is described as, “A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”. It is synonymous with words like, “delight”, “bliss”, “exhilaration”, “rejoicing”, etc. … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2) MEDITATION: The word “love” can be found almost 700 times in the Bible. Why would this word be found so often in scriptures? God’s love is the reason He has given us a path to salvation. When we receive … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: Have you ever taken the time to think about the important things in your life? What did you put at the top of your list? Was it family, a good job, a healthy life style, etc.? Whenever we … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12) MEDITATION: We live in a world of turmoil where everyone is fighting for their rights. The problem is, in order for me to win my rights, someone else may have … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28) MEDITATION: When we are cruising down the highway, we are wise to obey any warning signs we see. Whenever we see “detour … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) MEDITATION: We live in a rapidly changing world where things can become chaotic at times. However, God has established some things that are unchangeable, regardless of the efforts of man. The Bible says, “…people are destined to die once…” (Hebrews 9:27). To … Continue reading