“The Spirit shows what is true and will come and guide you into the full truth.”(John 16:13, CEV) “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) After we ask Jesus Christ to come into our lives, it is not long before we realize that we cannot live for …
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“’Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’” (Jeremiah 33:3) This passage is impossible to read without wanting it to be true! For me, this passage is a “button pusher.” It indicates that God wants to be an integral part of our lives. Not only …
“The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.” (1 Samuel 3:19) God works in the lives of those who are growing in him and doing what he has guided them to do. God used Samuel in a mighty way because Samuel sought to accomplish God’s …
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways.” (Isaiah 64:4–5) In these verses, we see an example of the soak, sow, and flow principle. …
“For Christ’s love compels us.” (2 Corinthians 5:14) When we study the life of Paul, there is no question about what compelled him to live as he did. It was the love of Christ! Christ’s love provided a vision that enabled Paul to endure myriad obstacles and difficulties as he sought to accomplish the mission …
Wake up sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14) “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) When we are consumed by the Word of God, Jesus Christ shines upon us and through us. Focusing on Jesus gives …
“For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.” (Hebrews 13:14) “For our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20) If you feel unsettled at times and wonder where you fit into this world, this …
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.” (Psalm 37:5, ESV) This is an incredible statement of fact and promise. When you get up in the morning, do you commit your day, your way, and even your life to the Lord? The Bible tells us this is the thing to do! …
“The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:6, NIV84) The battle for control of our lives is won or lost in our head. Whoever controls our mind ultimately controls us and our behavior. The Apostle John tells us that the whole world is under …
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“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) Truly, our behavior springs from our hearts! That is why it is critical that we daily spend time immersed in God’s Word. God’s Word will protect our hearts from being consumed with the things of this world. This is the only …