LIVING A LIFE MOTIVATED AND GUIDED BY LOVE BIBLE PASSAGE: I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, … Continue reading
TWO BUILDING BLOCKS FOR OUR FAITH: GOD’S LOVE AND HOW WE PRAY BIBLE PASSAGE: Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 1:21) MEDITATION: When we are told to “keep ourselves in God’s love”, it could be referring … Continue reading
DISAPPOINTMENT AND BROKENNESS REMIND US OF GOD’S PRESENCE AND LOVE BIBLE PASSAGE: But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:7) MEDITATION: A young shepherd was searching for his goat when suddenly he heard the breaking of a pot. … Continue reading
LOVE ACCOMPLISHES MUCH BIBLE PASSAGE: Let all that you do be done with love. (1 Corinthians 16:14) MEDITATION: What motivates Christians to be an active part of a ministry or a member of a church? It is an inherent characteristic of love for people, and a desire to see Christ’s life-changing power have an impact … Continue reading
GENUINE SALVATION INCLUDES NEW VIRTUES WHICH ARE ACTIVATED BY LOVE BIBLE PASSAGE: Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1) MEDITATION: When we read and meditate on the scriptures, we can easily see that the control center … Continue reading
LIVING AN ENRICHED LIFE PROMISED TO THOSE WHO LOVE THE LORD BIBLE PASSAGE: Before long, the world will not see Me anymore, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live. (John 14:19) MEDITATION: Jesus told His disciples that there would soon be a time when the world would not see Him … Continue reading
NOTHING CAN COMPARE WITH THE LOVE AND GOODNESS OF THE LORD BIBLE PASSAGE: But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing the LORD’s praise, for He has been good to me. (Psalm 13:5-6) MEDITATION: We live in a world where love is often tainted by conditions. As … Continue reading
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE ONE WHO LOVES US MOST BIBLE PASSAGE: Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare His praise? (Psalm 106:2) MEDITATION: “Almighty!” is one of the names for God. He is everything we can envision that is good, right, and holy. But He is so much more! He … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But they saw him in the distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him. “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to each other. “Come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we’ll see what comes of … Continue reading
BECAUSE HE LOVES US, GOD CORRECTS US WHEN WE ARE OFF COURSE BIBLE PASSAGE: Correct me, LORD, but only with justice — not in Your anger, lest You reduce me to nothing. (Jeremiah 10:24) MEDITATION: I think we could all agree that none of us relish being corrected. When we were children, correction usually meant … Continue reading