Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Life – Jesus is the Life. He existed at the beginning; He was with God, and He was God. (John 1:1-2) “We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heardContinue reading “The Life”
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The Way
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Way – In these few words and the preceding sentences, peace, eternity, hope, assurance, purpose, direction, Jesus’ identity, God’s nature, and our salvation are revealed! Don’t let yourself worry or be anxious and troubled; Trust GodContinue reading “The Way”
The Truth
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Truth – Jesus spoke the truth, always. And here He explains that He, Himself, IS the Truth! He doesn’t say, “I know the Truth,” nor “I can teach you some true things,” nor “I’ve become enlightened,Continue reading “The Truth”
Being Made Holy
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Being Made Holy – We are forever made perfect by the once-and-for-all offering of Jesus for our sin. And we have also begun the process of being made (continuously) holy, set apart, and distinctive.Continue reading “Being Made Holy”
He Has Removed
Today’s Encouragement is, “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:12 NLT He Has Removed – God’s mercy has always been one of His defining characteristics. He wants us to be clean, free of sin, and to know He loves us. Notice it is notContinue reading “He Has Removed”
Your Will Not Mine
Today’s Encouragement is, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Luke 22:42 NLT Your Will, Not Mine – In His agonizing final moments of prayer, Jesus revealed this powerful truth. God’s will, His plans, purposes, desires, thoughts, andContinue reading “Your Will Not Mine”
The Road Is Difficult
Today’s Encouragement is, “But the gateway to life is very narrow, and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew 7:14 NLT The Road Is Difficult – This Truth can encourage us because we often face challenges, problems, and troubles on the road of faith in Christ. Jesus affirmed this whenContinue reading “The Road Is Difficult”
Like Little Children
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.’” Matthew 18:3 NLT Like Little Children – Seems a bit strange, doesn’t it? We think, “Hey, we are adults, mature, and we don’t actContinue reading “Like Little Children”
What He Requires
Today’s Encouragement is, “No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NLT What He Requires – This clear summary counters our assumptions of the great sacrifices (seeContinue reading “What He Requires”
Eyes On Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. Let us run the race God has set before us with endurance. We do this byContinue reading “Eyes On Jesus”