“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” 2 Corinthians 8:2 A man watched a butterfly trying to emerge from a cocoon. Thinking that he would help, the man took his pen knife and slit the side of the cocoon and the butterfly … Continue reading
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 When something bad happens to us, we may respond with, “What did I do? I must have done … Continue reading
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 Are you a fair-weather Christian? There are some who, if their children get sick, will stop tithing. If they get a bad report from the doctor, they stop praising. If somebody hurts their feelings, they stop going to church. You … Continue reading
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot keep you. His power is ever-present in your life as … Continue reading
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24 You can tell the size of a Christian by what it takes to stop him. Hebrews 12:1 says we are to “run with … Continue reading
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 When Jesus came to the end of His life, He said, “I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” (John 17:4). He stayed on the track, and so … Continue reading
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 Runners not only need to untangle themselves from weights that slow them down, but they need to also remove things from the track that … Continue reading
“God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14 Have you ever noticed that the title God chose to describe Himself is an incomplete sentence? Now, most people would finish that sentence, “I am…” but not … Continue reading
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!.” Isaiah 30:18 Many times the Lord will deliberately delay so that He may be gracious to us. When Lazarus fell sick, his … Continue reading
“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25 Do you ever feel you are all alone when a struggle hits your life? Tell yourself, “I am graced by His prayers.” Jesus is watching over you and He is praying … Continue reading