“Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her. The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur. And he …
“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this …
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV We live in a world that is ruled by the enemy. The Lord, for His purposes, allows him to be the “prince “ of this world. …
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV Are any of us free from hardship? Can anyone say they have never had a time in their …
Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Hebrews 10:35-36 NKJV Confidence, as defined by Oxford is, “the feeling or belief that someone can rely on something …
But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NIV Are all Christians ministers? We may be asked this often, as we encourage others and plant the seed of the word effectively. …
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10 NIV A strong walk with God results in the desire and ability to share his Word with others. …
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV Oxford defines encouragement as “the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.” Therefore encourage one another and build each …
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15 NIV Always trust in the red ink. If Jesus said it, it’s unquestionably right. Over …
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 NIV These words came from the mouth of our Lord Jesus, just before he ascended to sit at the right hand of God. No more important direction could have been given before he …
Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried …
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while …
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8 NJKV We must believe and remember that God is always with us. As we draw near to Him, we find Him, but our journey always starts with faith. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, …
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to …
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 NIV Is there anything more important or significant than our daily walk with the Lord? Yet, getting started, whether our initial encounter or even our …
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalms 9:10 NKJV Our God continues to arm us with everything we need to enjoy a relationship with him. Throughout His Word, he makes very clear, the need …