Today’s Encouragement is “One day the Pharisees asked Jesus, ‘When will the Kingdom of God come?’ Jesus replied, ‘The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For the Kingdom of God is already among you.’” Luke 17:20-21 NLT Already amongContinue reading “Already Among You”
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Spirit of Fear
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Spirit of Fear – Over and over, God the Father, Jesus Christ, and even angelic messengers commanded us to “Fear Not!” And “Don’t be afraid.” Someone counted them, and they areContinue reading “Spirit of Fear”
Every Thought
Today’s Encouragement is, “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Every Thought – This phrase appears in Paul’s discussion of dealing with opposition to Jesus’s truth. In the previous verse, he speaks of the “weapons of ourContinue reading “Every Thought”
He Rested
Today’s Encouragement is, “So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work.” Genesis 2:1-2 NLT He Rested – Do you think God was tired on the 7th day? Why did he rest?Continue reading “He Rested”
A Representative of Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17 NLT A Representative of Jesus – “Wait a minute! I’m not good enough to be His representative! I never signed up for that! I don’t know enough; I stillContinue reading “A Representative of Jesus”
God’s Mysterious Plan
Today’s Encouragement is, “I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2b-3 NLT God’s Mysterious Plan – Is Christ Himself! We know God has good plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11), and here, specifically, God’sContinue reading “God’s Mysterious Plan”
Continue To Believe
Today’s Encouragement is, “But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News.” Colossians 1:23a NLT Continue To Believe – And What is this truth? Verse 22 reads, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through theContinue reading “Continue To Believe”
Dying Is Even Better
Today’s Encouragement is, “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” Philippians 1:21 NLT Dying is even better – Now, there’s a phrase you don’t hear every day! Dying is even better than… living for Christ?!?!? If we sincerely believe that eternal life awaits us, that We will be presentContinue reading “Dying Is Even Better”
Do What Pleases Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing.” Philippians 2:13-14 NLT Do What Pleases Him – Now, this is amazing- God is (Now, already) Working in you (He is doing this in us) Giving both desireContinue reading “Do What Pleases Him”
A New Creation
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” A New Creation – Because of Jesus, we are changed, we are new creatures, and we are forgiven, clean, and holy. Because we believe in Jesus, we are forever- Right withContinue reading “A New Creation”