“Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted… You however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the…
In the book of Esther after Haman is humbled by having to lead Mordecai around town on the king’s best horse, Haman goes home to complain to his wife. Her reply? “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish origin, you will not overcome him,…
“But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.” 1 Timothy 6:6 Contentment is the hardest attitude to cultivate, but one that is well worth it! Contentment comes on the heels of thanksgiving and praise. Contentment is a byproduct of humility. Contentment looks forward to Heaven. …
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love and power and discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is the opposite of faith. But it is also a human emotion that must be brought under the authority of the cross by taking every thought captive and replacing Satan’s…
“’Am I a God who is near,’ declares the Lord, ‘And not a God far off? Can a man hide himself in hiding places So I do not see him?’ declares the Lord. ‘Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?’” Declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:23-24 The answer: “Where…
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; And He will reign as king and act wisely And do justice and righteousness in the land. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell securely; And this is…
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens…
“To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according…
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will…
“Your words were found and I ate them,And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart;For I have been called by Your name,O Lord God of hosts.”Jeremiah 15:16 The circumstances of these words by Jeremiah will humble you, and challenge you. The Israelites have turned…