Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” What does it mean that Jesus Christ is … Continue reading Far More Abundantly Than We Think
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
People Loving the Darkness
John 3:19-21 ESV “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what … Continue reading People Loving the Darkness
Love of Christ Surpasses Knowledge
The Apostle Paul had just finished talking about how he was made a minister of the gospel of Christ according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given him by the working of God’s power. He was extremely humbled by God’s call upon his life, for he had previously been a persecutor and a … Continue reading Love of Christ Surpasses Knowledge
The Working of His Power
Ephesians 3:7-13 ESV “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and … Continue reading The Working of His Power
For They are Folly to Him
1 Corinthians 2:14 ESV “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.” So what is meant here by “the natural person”? It appears to have to do with the human nature, … Continue reading For They are Folly to Him
He Who Sits in the Heavens Laughs
Psalms 2:1-2 ESV “Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth set themselves,and the rulers take counsel together,against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,‘Let us burst their bonds apartand cast away their cords from us.’” The picture the Lord Jesus is giving me of this today is that … Continue reading He Who Sits in the Heavens Laughs
We Both Have Access in One Spirit
Ephesians 2:11-22 ESV “Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called ‘the uncircumcision’ by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having … Continue reading We Both Have Access in One Spirit
Do Not Let Yourselves Be Deceived
Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should … Continue reading Do Not Let Yourselves Be Deceived
Seek First the Kingdom of God
Matthew 6:33 ESV “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” If you start reading this passage, beginning with verse 25, you will learn that Jesus is talking here about us not being anxious and worried and fearful about our lives, and about what … Continue reading Seek First the Kingdom of God
He Will Make Straight Our Paths
Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” So, what does … Continue reading He Will Make Straight Our Paths
Run With It 