Ephesians 4:11-16 NASB And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of … Continue reading We, The Body
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
You Are the Man!
The Lord gave me a teaching today from the story of David and Bathsheba, so I posted it first on my second site, "Walking Wounded," but I also wanted to make it available to read for those who follow me on "Run With It." For, this is a very critical issue in our world and … Continue reading You Are the Man!
Arise from The Dead
Ephesians 5:1-2 NASB Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. Walk in Love Whenever we see the word “therefore,” we have to look back to see what … Continue reading Arise from The Dead
Heart and Mouth
James 3:1-5a NASB Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. Now if we put … Continue reading Heart and Mouth
How Do We Love?
1 John 4:1-6 NASB Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; and … Continue reading How Do We Love?
One Purpose
Philippians 2:1-4 NASB Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from … Continue reading One Purpose
What’s Your Purpose?
1 Peter 2:21-25 NASB For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered … Continue reading What’s Your Purpose?
In This Way
Philippians 3:17-21; 4:1 NASB Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their … Continue reading In This Way
In Times of Weakness
Psalm 121:1-2 NASB I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Under the Weather I am not feeling very well today. The past few days my whole body has been aching, and today it feels as though … Continue reading In Times of Weakness
Run Away From Them
Isaiah 46:1-2 NASB Bel has bowed down, Nebo stoops over; Their images are consigned to the beasts and the cattle. The things that you carry are burdensome, A load for the weary beast. They stooped over, they have bowed down together; They could not rescue the burden, But have themselves gone into captivity. The Beast … Continue reading Run Away From Them
