2 Corinthians 4:6 – For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY: SEEING JESUS FACE-TO-FACE. Let me start out today with a question – “What do you live for?” For spiritually tuned in…
Jeremiah 29:13 – You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart THEME OF THE DAY: HOW TO SEEK THE LORD WITH A WHOLE HEART. Life’s greatest pursuit is to know God. Life’s greatest satisfaction is knowing God. Life’s greatest purpose is to know God. Life’s greatest challenge is knowing God. And the challenges to know…
Matthew 24:12 – And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. THEME OF THE DAY: WARNING SIGNS OF A COLD HEART. It can happen with ease and occurs in a short period of time. But it does give some warning signs before it arrives. Too often, though, because the signs are subtle, they are easily ignored. And…
Philippians 2:19-21 – I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare, they all seek their own interests not those of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY: THE UGLINESS OF SELFISHNESS. I want…
The simple definition of “amnesia” is “the partial or total loss of memory.” This condition usually occurs due to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness. When it comes into the spiritual realm and our walks with the Lord, two conditions of “spiritual amnesia” exist. One is very unhealthy and will stop all growth and joy in the Lord. It depresses, discourages, and labels us “miserable Christians.” The other condition of spiritual amnesia is liberating and energizing. It makes getting out of bed each day worth it. It puts a “spiritual bounce” in our steps. It is the desire of the Lord for us that leads to the abundant life in Him. Let’s explore both forms of spiritual amnesia.
Ephesians 1:3-7 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ,…