Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace

Person, Power, Promises

2 PETER 1:3-4 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the…

Seeing Our King In His Glory

PSALM 17:15 – As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  SEEING OUR KING IN HIS GLORY.  It is one of the most important disciplines in the Christian life; to fix our hearts and minds on seeing Jesus, literally.  Is it hard?  Yes, but it…

Treating Others As Jesus Does

MATTHEW 11:28-30 – Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  TREATING OTHERS AS…

Waiting on the Lord Is Not Passive

LAMENTATIONS 3:25–26 –  The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  WAITING ON THE LORD IS NOT PASSIVE.  What crosses our minds when the word “wait” is heard or read?  Don’t we get the sense…

Keep On Keeping On

GALATIANS 6:9-10 – And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  KEEP ON KEEPING ON.  Jesus experienced it.  It happened…