Yet not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Jesus words here speak of the eternal nature of God’s promises. We will all face death; yet, for those who endure in faith, it is only a passage. The 'lives' Jesus speaks of here will be ended because … Continue reading Enduring Faith – Luke 21:18-19
Category: Devotionals
Just some quick, short thoughts I have had throughout the years.
The Face of Christ – 2 Corinthians 4:6
For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God’s glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Psalms 43:3 Send Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, to Your dwelling place. … Continue reading The Face of Christ – 2 Corinthians 4:6
We Know – 2 Corinthians 4:14
We know that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and present us with you. It's not a feeling. It's not a hunch. It's not a passing thought. Its not a circumstance. It's a truth to be known. The Christian is one who has facts upon which to build … Continue reading We Know – 2 Corinthians 4:14
Glorifying God – Luke 18:19
“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus asked him. “No one is good but One — God." Jesus was never moved by empty flattery. He is steadfast in His work. He is focused on glorifying God His Father not Himself. This same vigilant spirit must accompany those who are seeking to be filled with Christ … Continue reading Glorifying God – Luke 18:19
Faith Over Sight – Luke 18:35-39
As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, … Continue reading Faith Over Sight – Luke 18:35-39
The Fragrance of Christ – 2 Corinthians 2:15
For to God we are the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. It is almost unfathomable to think that I might in some way actually be the fragrance of Christ. Only He and Father God by the work of the Indwelling Spirit can work such a … Continue reading The Fragrance of Christ – 2 Corinthians 2:15
Worthless Slaves – Luke 17.9-10
"Does he thank that slave because he did what was commanded? In the same way, when you have done all that you were commanded, you should say, ‘We are good-for-nothing slaves; we’ve only done our duty.’” This blows away our current focus on self-image, self-confidence, self-respect, self-esteem, self-everything. The only good we have is what … Continue reading Worthless Slaves – Luke 17.9-10
Abandoned – Luke 13:34, 35
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is abandoned to you. And I tell you, you will not see … Continue reading Abandoned – Luke 13:34, 35
Faith Exposed – Luke 12:2-3
For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. What one believes deep in their heart … Continue reading Faith Exposed – Luke 12:2-3
Choosing God’s Protection – Exodus 9:19-20
"'Now therefore send, get your livestock and all that you have in the field into safe shelter, for every man and beast that is in the field and is not brought home will die when the hail falls on them.'"Then whoever feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh hurried his slaves … Continue reading Choosing God’s Protection – Exodus 9:19-20
Favor From Fear – Exodus 1:21
Because the midwives feared God, He established households for them. The fundamental building block for God’s favor is the fear of Him. Reverence for Father God ushers in His gracious favor resulting in His blessing. At the most basic level, living in sync with God is simply, ‘fear God and keep His commandments’. Fear is … Continue reading Favor From Fear – Exodus 1:21
Admonish – 1 Corinthians 4:14
I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. νουθετέω noutheteō; from the same as 3559; to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently: — admonish, warn. Here's a word we don't hear used often anymore - admonish. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Admonish – 1 Corinthians 4:14
Internal Strife – Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” This truth still affects every believer today. Our spirit infused by the Holy Spirit seeks to be faithful at all costs. Our flesh afflicted by the devastating effects of the fall fails us at every … Continue reading Internal Strife – Matthew 26:41
Concealed Sin – Genesis 42:21-22
Then they said to one another, “Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.” Reuben answered them, saying, “Did I not tell you, ‘Do not sin against the boy’; and you … Continue reading Concealed Sin – Genesis 42:21-22
Inseparable – Romans 8:38-39
For I am persuaded that not even death or life, angels or rulers, things present or things to come, hostile powers, height or depth, or any other created thing will have the power to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord! Without such a promise, how would one … Continue reading Inseparable – Romans 8:38-39
Infused Love – Romans 5:5
This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. We have internal access to the unconditional love of God. It is supernatural. No longer are we limited to the natural, human love that flows with our emotions and is … Continue reading Infused Love – Romans 5:5
Leave Us Alone – Mark 5:17
Then they began to beg Him to leave their region. What an awful legacy this village left for themselves. They are known as the village that begged Jesus to leave. It is not even that they failed to welcome Him. They actually persuaded Him to go. Some simply cannot bear the presence of Christ and … Continue reading Leave Us Alone – Mark 5:17
What Is Your Name? – Genesis 32:27-28
So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” This is a critical question for God to ask Jacob since the last time his father asked for his … Continue reading What Is Your Name? – Genesis 32:27-28
Phony Fatal Friendship – Matthew 26:49
So he went right up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Right up until the very last minute Judas the liar is deceiving. The true sign of his friendship with Christ becomes the final act of betrayal. What a miserable being he was, Judas. As the Psalmist prophesied, " Even my closest … Continue reading Phony Fatal Friendship – Matthew 26:49
Faithless and Twisted – Matthew 17:16-17
And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.” And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” "O faithless and twisted generation..." My tendency when reading this statement is to … Continue reading Faithless and Twisted – Matthew 17:16-17
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