What are the circumstances that most occupy your thinking? Abandonment “[God has promised), ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” —Hebrews 13:5, NIV “Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you …
Monthly Archives: February 2020
23254 Promises for Your Feelings
What emotions trouble you? Afraid “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” —Romans 8:14–15 “I am holding you by your right …
23255 Promises for Your Relationships
What assurances do you need for your relationship with God and family members? Your Relationship with Father God “The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God’s children.” —Romans 8:16 “Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself …
23256 Promises for Your Identity
How does God see you, and how should you alter your self-perception? All Spiritual Blessings “Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ. For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we should …
23257 Promises for Your Future
What is God saying about things ahead for you? Eternal Life “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16, NIV “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal …
23258 Promises About God’s Character
What does God say about himself and the guarantee of his promises? All-Knowing “How great is our Lord! … his understanding is beyond comprehension!” —Psalm 147:5, NLT “[God] founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.” —Jeremiah 10:12, NLT “I am God, and there is no one else like …
31058 Born Again as a New Creation
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Christian? Some people believe that they are Christians because they have joined a church. Others think that following certain rules or standards is what’s required. But in reality, Christianity is not about membership, or adopting a code for living, it requires total transformation. Everything must …
22010.180 Death and Resurrection
Yesterday brought us to the conclusion of our readings on the Sermon on the Mount. For the next eight weeks, the daily devotionals will be based on the passages in the Bible that describe to us the events leading up to and including the death and resurrection of Jesus. We will be looking at these …
22010.296 Introduction to Highlights in Matthew
Last week we finished reading the devotionals based on the parables written in the Gospel of Luke. In those brief meditations we had the opportunity to have a first-hand look at Jesus as He taught in many different situations. In many ways, the stories he told are also our stories. Each one of us can …
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22010.353 Introduction to Highlights in Mark
Yesterday we finished reading the devotionals based on passages found in the Gospel of Matthew. In those meditations we had the opportunity to experience the life and teachings of Jesus. What did you learn about Jesus over the past few weeks that was new to you? What did you specifically learn about the love of …
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