WHY DOES THE BIBLE SPEAK SO MUCH ABOUT LOVE? IS IT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? BIBLE PASSAGE: As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: Now remain in My love. (John 15:9) MEDITATION: The Bible speaks often about love. There is a horizontal love for others and a vertical love for God. God … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15) MEDITATION: Songwriter and singer, Bob Dylan. wrote a song titled, “Gotta Serve Somebody” The theme of the song was, “no … Continue reading
FEELING UNLOVED? IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY. BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) MEDITATION: People are drawn to others by any number of ways. Some are attracted to someone who has a … Continue reading
GOD HAS A CONSTANT AND ENDURING LOVE THAT WANTS THE BEST FOR YOU! BIBLE PASSAGE: “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah … Continue reading
Okay, this devotional is a bit longer than the ones I usually distribute, but considering the times we are in, I think it is worth taking the time to read it. (as you can imagine, it could have been much longer!) We should never make jokes about the Devil, or speak lightly of him. He … Continue reading
TO LOVE, OR NOT TO LOVE – IT IS NOT A QUESTION BIBLE PASSAGE: 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? … Continue reading
EVIDENCE OF GENUINE GODLY LOVE IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER BIBLE PASSAGE: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2) MEDITATION: Sometimes God is like… “I need you to love people” And I’m like “Ugh, but they are so annoying!” And God’s like… “You … Continue reading
A HEAVENLY GIFT FROM OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WHO LOVES US! BIBLE PASSAGE: “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (Luke 11:13) MEDITATION: Before He left His disciples, Christ promised … Continue reading
DOES ANYONE LOVE ME? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Because he loves Me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name.” (Psalm 91:14) MEDITATION: One of the essential needs of every individual is; to know that they are loved – by someone (anyone). In desperation, some people try all kinds … Continue reading
DOES BEING RESCUED, AND GIVEN GRACE, PEACE AND LOVE SOUND APPEALING? BIBLE PASSAGE: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for … Continue reading