Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. Revelation 5:5a NIV Ever since the beginning of time, Satan has been trying to steal the hearts of men away from God. But he’s not …
I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:17b-18 NIV God desires …
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17 NIV Jesus made this statement because the religious community of his day did not understand why he would want …
Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar” (that is, En Gedi). 2 Chronicles 20:2 NIV Jehoshaphat had to deal with two pieces of bad news: The enemy is …
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. Isaiah 61:7 NIV Herein lies our hope, that instead of receiving the shame …
We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. 2 Corinthians 1:8b NIV Ever been there? Life can be hard, really hard, and sometimes the pressure is beyond our ability to endure. But we’re Christians, right? Isn’t life supposed to be …
For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from …
For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. 2 Chronicles 16:9a NASB What an incredible thought, God is searching all throughout the earth, looking for people who will give their heart to Him. Why? …
He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” Matthew 13:33 NIV Every baker understands the importance of yeast in making a good loaf of bread. It’s …
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9 NIV Do you remember being taught to ride a bike as a child? Your mother or father put …