BIBLE PASSAGE: What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:8) MEDITATION: We often wonder why so many in the world cannot believe in, and commit … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) MEDITATION: “Meekness” gives us a good contrast between the world’s view and the view of Jesus. The world presents us with a different view of many words in order to discourage us from following God’s Will for our lives. From a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) MEDITATION: Most everyone experiences a time when everything seems to go south in their life. And when that happens, others may say to us, or we … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. (Ephesians 4:17) MEDITATION: Christianity is not just another religion. It is the life of God living within and flowing out of the believer. Other religions … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. (Psalm 119:67-68) MEDITATION: Satan wants to destroy our relationship with the Lord; he wants to distort our thinking so we will turn further away from our Savior. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For in Him you have been enriched in every way – in all your speaking and in all your knowledge. (1 Corinthians 1:5) MEDITATION: The word “enrichment” means “to make something more meaningful, substantial, or rewarding”. Enrichment improves and makes things more valuable by adding or increasing desirable qualities and attributes. This is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 107:1) MEDITATION: When we pray, quite often we petition the Lord to answer our requests, but how much time do we spend thanking Him for His goodness and love? The psalmist understood and appreciated all the Lord did for … Continue reading
A blogging friend devoted an entire month to the subject of “fear”. She asked if I would contribute a couple of devotionals that she could include on her site Seeking God Daily (check out her Blog sometime). Over the years, the Lord has sent me several devotionals on the topic of fear and I thought … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. (Psalm 119:15) MEDITATION: Psalm 119:9 asks, “How can a young person stay on the path of purity?” and answers, “By living according to your word.” It means we do more than just read God’s Word, we integrate His principles into our lives. The words … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. (1 Corinthians 9:19) MEDITATION: There are three basic reasons for obedience. A slave obeys because he has to; an employee obeys because he needs to; but a loving son obeys … Continue reading