Today’s Encouragement is, “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’” Matthew 4:10 NLT You Must Worship – Jesus countered each of Satan’s temptations with scripture. He knew the Truth of God’s Word. He quoted from Deuteronomy 6:13 “You mustContinue reading “You Must Worship”
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What You Ought
Today’s Encouragement is, “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” James 4:17 NLT What You Ought – “Wait, how is this encouraging?” Bear with me, please. The other day, I saw a lady in a stalled car on a city street. I felt like I should stop andContinue reading “What You Ought”
Under Grace
Today’s Encouragement is, “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.” Romans 6:14 NLT Under Grace – (Maybe you missed it like I did so many times) – We live under the freedom of God’s Grace. Now! BecauseContinue reading “Under Grace”
Need It Most
Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT Need It Most – Notice we can come boldly to God’s presence. Because He is gracious, good, forgiving, andContinue reading “Need It Most”
Nothing Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. Romans 7:18 NLT Nothing good – In much of Romans 7, Paul lays bare the ugly truth of sin. He admits to God and to us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
All The Days
Today’s Encouragement is, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6 NLT All the Days – Sometimes, believers are taught that the blessings which God promises to His people are “a maybe” for this lifeContinue reading “All The Days”
Working In You
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT Working In You – God is doing the work. He is working in us. He is transforming, renewing, and cleansing us… He is doing it! Our part is acceptance. Willingly obeying, faithfully listening,Continue reading “Working In You”
Now Grace Rules
Today’s Encouragement is, “So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:21 NLT Now Grace Rules – Two distinct authorities are contrasted here. “Sin Ruled” – BeforeContinue reading “Now Grace Rules”
Keeps No Record
Today’s Encouragement is, “and it [Love] keeps no record of being wronged.” 1 Corinthians 13:5b Keeps No Record – In this 13th chapter, we are given an amazing, detailed assessment of the character of Love, and God is Love, so this is His character! He keeps no record of being wronged! This is God’s nature! He forgives usContinue reading “Keeps No Record”
Pleading For Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “Who then will condemn us? No one-for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.” Romans 8:34 NLT Pleading For us – God is For us v31 No one can accuse usContinue reading “Pleading For Us”
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