Psalm 63:1,2 “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.” It is still true that a… Read More »
Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” The Lord Jesus Christ knows what each of us is made of. We are flesh and we are weak, at times. Within each of our hearts is a nature that loves to sin… 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.” True salvation comes only through faith (Ephesians 2:8,9). It is the door to salvation because it trusts in what God has revealed to us about salvation in the Bible. Christ died… Read More »
Ephesians 6:11-13 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the… Read More »
Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” Paul loved the church at Philippi and prayed often for them. Notice that in this verse he calls them “beloved” twice. As the book of Philippians reveals, he greatly enjoyed his time… Read More »
Psalm 116:1,2 “I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.” The above verse testifies of a principle of Christian growth. It reveals that there is a strong connection between prayer and… Read More »
Galatians 1:4 “Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:” The Lord Jesus Christ paid a horrible price to redeem us from our sin and its penalty. Yes, God loves you and me, but the Cross reveals just… Read More »
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Yesterday, I talked about a promise that God gave to the believer that he or she could live for Him victoriously. It does not mean sinless perfection: that can… Read More »
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Most anyone that has been a Christian for very long knows this Bible verse. It is a tremendous promise with a lot of potential for practical Christian living. I find this verse a blessing each time I focus on it. I have, however,… 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.” When the Lord Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, it was because He had met and defeated the enemy. The enemy of all people was sin and death – and… Read More »