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
BIBLE PASSAGE: Whoever does not take up their cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. (Matthew 10:38) MEDITATION: The heading of this devotional the Lord sent me to share has kind of a strange question, doesn’t it. However, it should cause us to pause and reflect on the type of relationship we have … Continue reading
GOD LOVES US, BUT HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE HIM? BIBLE PASSAGE: Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. (Ephesians 6:24) MEDITATION: Certain relationships in life require only a moderate degree of devotion. Being vague and distant might be adequate in some personal relationships but there are love relationships … Continue reading
LOVE IS FROM GOD AND IT WILL NEVER FAIL BIBLE PASSAGE: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:43-44) MEDITATION: Remember when you received your first driver’s license? It was exciting to know … Continue reading
WHY SHOULD WE LEARN MORE ABOUT GOD’S LOVE? The scriptures give us a solid reason for learning more about God’s love. Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: A husband and wife visited an orphanage where they hoped to adopt … Continue reading