PSALM 119:5 – Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! THEME OF THE DAY: PRONE TO WANDER. Psalm 119 is the greatest exposition of the Bible. It is a portion of scripture all about scripture. It is also a great place to fuel devotion to the Word of God. Read it often and sense the heart of…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Grace
PHILIPPIANS 3:7–10 – But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him,…
PSALM 119:67 – Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE GIFT OF SUFFERING. I wonder how many of us would answer my following statement with an affirming and resounding “Yes, I knew that and I do embrace my seasons of suffering as such.” Now the statement backed up by the…
PSALM 119:30 – I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.” THEME OF THE DAY: OUR LIVES ARE SHAPED BY DAILY CHOICES. After we became Christians, the greatest power in our lives has been given – the power of choice. Prior to, we were dead in trespasses and sins. That included dead in our wills with…
EPHESIANS 6:24 – Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” THEME OF THE DAY: THREE MARKS OF LOVING THE LORD. It is why we were created. It is why we are saved. It will be our purpose and privilege throughout eternity in the new heavens and earth. And it makes perfect sense! This “it” is…
2 PETER 1:2-4 – May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 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…