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
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