But according to the Spirit Romans 8:1-4 ESV “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could … Continue reading Led by the Spirit of God
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Don’t Just Say “Here”
2 Peter 3:1-7 ESV “This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, knowing this … Continue reading Don’t Just Say “Here”
Steadfast in Faith Despite Opposition
Psalms 42:1-4 ESV “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, ‘Where is … Continue reading Steadfast in Faith Despite Opposition
How will you Know if you are Deceived?
Revelation 13:10-18 ESV “Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints. “Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and … Continue reading How will you Know if you are Deceived?
In God’s Presence there is Fulness of Joy
In You I Take Refuge Psalms 16:1-4 ESV “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. “The sorrows of … Continue reading In God’s Presence there is Fulness of Joy
Love One Another Earnestly
Serious Minded Jesus Followers 1 Peter 4:7 ESV “The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” As followers of Jesus, we are to take God, Jesus Christ (God the Son), his word, the gospel of our salvation, and his commands (New Covenant) to heart. … Continue reading Love One Another Earnestly
For the Will of God
1 Peter 4:1-2 ESV “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” When … Continue reading For the Will of God
Honoring Christ with Our Lives
Paul was being persecuted for his walk of faith in Jesus Christ and for the message of the gospel of our salvation. He was in prison for preaching Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead. But it wasn’t just him who was under attack, for his enemy was truly against Jesus Christ and his … Continue reading Honoring Christ with Our Lives
This is the Love of God
That We Keep His Commandments 1 John 5:1-3 ESV “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For … Continue reading This is the Love of God
A Friend Who Loves Me
I saw a meme on Facebook the other day that jumped out at me because of its message. For, I believed its message was false, and that it was misleading, for I believed that it was painting a false image of who God is and of our relationship with him as followers of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading A Friend Who Loves Me
