Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV God offers each of us these words of encouragement. Life is full of battles, and while God originally …
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4 NIV The Lord doesn’t promise a “pain free life.” It’s our that faith drives our ability to ebb and …
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is …
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 NIV The Lord has a purpose and plan for all who walk with him. This plan comes with a path that the …
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you not wanting anyone to perish, but all to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9-10 NIV It’s amazing what we have to look forward to as we walk daily with the Lord! We …
Next we turned and went up along the road toward Bashan, and Og king of Bashan with his whole army marched out to meet us in battle at Edrei. The Lord said to me, “Do not be afraid of him, for I have delivered him into your hands, along with …
“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 This is what our Lord told all of those with him that fateful night he was arrested, and …
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NIV Times are different, and many of us will need to look to new endeavors as the country and our world seemingly “evolve.” But, as much as we may determine what course we take moving forward, as …
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 NIV We all remember love, right? With the times being what they are, the enemy and the world currently imposing its will on many of us and our way of life, it’s easy to shift …
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV Fear and anxiety are instruments of the enemy. He uses them to keep …
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6 NIV Contentment – “a state of happiness and satisfaction.” Where do we find contentment? Paul writes about how much we gain when we obtain our happiness and satisfaction strictly from our walk with GOD. For we brought nothing into the …
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 NIV Humility, as a virtue, is a major theme of both the Old and New Testaments. Humility dissipates anger, heals old wounds, and allows us to see the dignity and worth of all God’s people. …
“You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” Psalm 51:16-17 NIV What does the Lord desire? “Create in me a pure …
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 NIV To be alone with God was the way Jesus chose to pray daily and He always sets the example of how …
“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” …
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” Jeremiah 31:34b NIV This is a promise of God, as he explains to the prophet, Jeremiah, the new covenant which is to come. In this promise he also declares: “This is the covenant I will make with …