Showing Love NOTE: This Bible Passage is longer than the ones in most of the devotionals the Lord provides, but He has impressed on me the importance of having all of it available for us to reference as we read His message to us. The devotional is a good example … Continue reading
DO YOU EVER FEEL YOUR LIFE ISN’T VERY IMPORTANT? IT CAN BE! BIBLE PASSAGE: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to … Continue reading
A HEART OF LOVE When we receive God’s salvation, we enter a new journey of living a life that is pleasing to Him. Of course, that means we are willing to ‘give up’ the things that are not pleasing to Him. It’s not easy, and God knows that, so He will begin to transform (sanctify) … Continue reading
DO YOU FEEL INSIGNIFICANT? YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO GOD! BIBLE PASSAGE: The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” (1 Corinthians 12:21) MEDITATION: In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he reminded them of the importance of the contribution of each … Continue reading
GOD LOVES YOU, FORGIVES YOU, AND HAS A PLAN FOR YOU! BIBLE PASSAGE: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me. (Revelation 3:20) MEDITATION: Over and over again, people ask this … Continue reading
DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE INCOMPLETE IN ‘KNOWING THE LORD’? BIBLE PASSAGE: We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. (1 John 2:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever known someone who wanted to join a club or organization and after they became a member, they began trying to change all … Continue reading
A NEW COMMAND TO HAVE A GREATER LOVE FOR OTHERS BIBLE PASSAGE: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) MEDITATION: Can’t you just imagine what the disciples thought when Jesus said, “I’m giving you a new command” Can’t you … Continue reading
JESUS GIVES US THE TWO FOUNDATIONAL COMMANDMENTS WE MUST OBEY Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MEETING THE LORD FACE TO FACE? BIBLE PASSAGE: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) MEDITATION: What do you look forward to when you go on a trip away from home? If you go … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8) MEDITATION: If you have ever felt you are in a vicious circle of sin, repentance, sin, repentance, sin, repentance, etc, then this devotional should be one of interest for … Continue reading