Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the …
Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, …
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV Where our minds go our hearts will follow. The Lord warns us throughout the Bible to keep our focus on him, not allowing the things of this world to envelop our minds. A single thought can take …
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Isaiah 61:1b NIV Each of us, no matter how hard we try, is to some degree broken. We try, but our human nature is to struggle even …
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 Even when we walk along the path the Lord has laid out for us, we must be alert at all times. The enemy can sneak up on us …
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.I will gather you from all the nations and …
“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 It is well established, Biblically, that our relationship with God revolves around our daily walk with him. Just as the disciples physically walked …
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 NIV Jesus promises to make all things new! In order for us to enjoy the abundant, eternal life our Lord desires …
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV We serve the greatest and only true God. So we can fear not, in all situations, as his power, …
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 NIV If you want the Lord to bless you with a fruitful life, always commit what you do to him. When a man is born again he gives his life over to God and allows him to …
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matt 18:20 NIV How important it is to remember that our Lord is always with us and that he stresses the importance of being in fellowship together. This principle is highlighted many times throughout the Bible, …
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV How important is our daily walk? I believe the scripture above lays it out. We can …
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3 NIV Everything we need to know about walking with Christ Jesus, in servitude, is set in his example. We need to live as Jesus did! A true measure of servitude, quite often, …
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they …
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Psalm 13:1-2 NIV The Psalmist, King David, is …
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign Lord, you have also spoken about the future of the house of …