Ephesians 6:13 “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” When a soldier goes into battle, they prepare by making sure they have the right equipment. Without it, the battle is not expected to last very long.… Read More »
Ecclesiastes 4:12 “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Christian victory is often made easier when you have regular fellowship with other believers who are living for God. It is true that people normally hang out with people who are like-minded – birds of… Read More »
I Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” After you have obtained a victory, never assume your battle with that particular temptation is over. It will be back at another time. Satan and his demons have time on their side.… Read More »
I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Victory over sin cannot start from a denial of its existence in your life. It also is no good to generalize about sin: “If I have sinned, please forgive me.”… Read More »
I Corinthians 1:8 “Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This verse contains a wonderful promise. Speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul reveals to these believers that Christ will not only save you, but that He will also make sure… Read More »
Numbers 32:23 “But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.” In the context of this verse, Moses was warning some tribes of Israel to do as they promised. They told Moses that they would go armed before the rest of… Read More »
I John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” What a blessing it is to know that victory is possible. No, it is not talking about a once and for all time kind of victory. If God gave that to… Read More »
Titus 2:14 “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Today’s devotional is a continuation from yesterday when it was seen that the previous verses deal with our salvation and God’s intentions for those who are saved. This verse… Read More »
II Corinthians 2:14a “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ,” In recent years, this Bible verse has become one of my favorite. I often mention it as I preach in different places as a challenge to others and certainly need to remind myself of it as well. This verse… Read More »
Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” When the Lord Jesus was facing the Cross, He had gone to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He was extremely “sorrowful” (vs. 38) and needed to talk to the Father about it. He… Read More »