Philippians 2:12-13 ESV “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” There is a … Continue reading Created for Good Works
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Always Being Prepared
1 Peter 3:13-14 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed.” The word “good” here is not to be defined by human beings, for what we might call “good” might be evil in God’s … Continue reading Always Being Prepared
Bless as We are Blessed
1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” Unity of Mind Unity of mind … Continue reading Bless as We are Blessed
Let’s Be Reasonable!
Philippians 4:4-5 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone.” This word “rejoice” literally means to be favorably inclined towards (to prefer, to choose) God’s grace and to be glad for God’s grace (1). So, what is God’s grace? It is the purpose for which … Continue reading Let’s Be Reasonable!
Are You Ready?
Revelation 12:17 ESV “Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea.” The dragon is another name given to Satan, … Continue reading Are You Ready?
The Lord, Our Keeper
Psalm 121 ESV I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor … Continue reading The Lord, Our Keeper
The Nations Will Trample
Revelation 11:1-3 ESV “Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, ‘Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will … Continue reading The Nations Will Trample
He Will Carry and He Will Save
Isaiah 46:1-2 ESV “Bel bows down; Nebo stoops; their idols are on beasts and livestock; these things you carry are borne as burdens on weary beasts. They stoop; they bow down together; they cannot save the burden, but themselves go into captivity.” Many people, although professing the name of Jesus as Savior of their lives, … Continue reading He Will Carry and He Will Save
Contending for The Faith
Perverting the Grace of God Jude 1:3-4 ESV “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago … Continue reading Contending for The Faith
A Fearful Thing
Hold Fast! Hebrews 10:19-25 ESV “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw … Continue reading A Fearful Thing
