Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’” Matthew 11:28-29 NLT Rest –Continue reading “Rest”
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Encouragement
Today’s Encouragement is, “On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.” 1 Corinthians 14:3 NLT Encouragement – Prophesy, or speaking God’s message, as described here, has a purpose. Not to build up the one who prophesies, not to condemn anyone, not to expose the sinfulnessContinue reading “Encouragement”
Press On
Today’s Encouragement is, “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” PhilippiansContinue reading “Press On”
Hear God’s Word
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, ‘My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God’s word and obey it.’” Luke 8:21 NLT Hear God’s Word – Everyone who hears and obeys God’s word is a mother and brother of Jesus. Not my words or my idea; His. We do nothing perfectly, so don’t allowContinue reading “Hear God’s Word”
The Word Of God Is Living
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the word of God is living and active.” Hebrews 4:12a ESV The Word of God is Living – My hope, purpose, sincere desire, indeed my fervent prayer, is that you, readers of this devotional message, would learn, find, and experience the Living Word of God. Jesus is the Word (John 1),Continue reading “The Word Of God Is Living”
Training In Righteousness
Today’s Encouragement is, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Training In Righteousness – Training is ongoing. Consider healthy individuals who eat well and exercise regularly.Continue reading “Training In Righteousness”
Godly Lives
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” Titus 2:11-12 ESV Godly Lives – It’s subtle; we might miss it, but this first thought is critical: the graceContinue reading “Godly Lives”
Living Hope
Today’s Encouragement is, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 ESV Living Hope- We are – already, now – born again, accordingContinue reading “Living Hope”
Name Him Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NLT Name Him Jesus – What do you call Him? -Is it an “arms-length” term like The man upstairs, The Good Lord, The big man, The big guy?Continue reading “Name Him Jesus”
Trust Not
Today’s Encouragement is, “I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:5 NLT Trust Not – Paul was referring to the style, the approach of his recent preaching. “And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches,Continue reading “Trust Not”