Today’s Encouragement is, “And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6a NLT To Please God – Since it is impossible without faith to please God, is it possible – with faith – to please Him? The Bible talks of God being pleased in several other ways: by spiritual sacrifice (1 Peter 2:5), worshipContinue reading “To Please God”
Tag Archives: Identity
Just As I Am
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said] “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 ESV Just as I am – Just as Jesus was and still is, all of us who believe in Him, who follow, trust, and worship Him, are not of the world. Just like JesusContinue reading “Just As I Am”
Christ Lives In Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NLT Christ Lives In Me – As aContinue reading “Christ Lives In Me”
Christ’s Ambassadors
Today’s Encouragement is, “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20a NLT Christ’s Ambassadors- “We are” – we don’t get a choice in this! Because we believe in Him, we are His and identified with Him! As surely as if every moment of every day, we had a flashingContinue reading “Christ’s Ambassadors”
I AM
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I AM!’” John 8:58 NLT I AM – Ever notice the perfect confidence of Jesus? He speaks The Truth in His Absolute Authority. Does “I AM” sound familiar? [When Moses asked God at the burning bush, Who do I tellContinue reading “I AM”
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”
Working For The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 NLT Working for the Lord – Whatever we do! Going to work, visiting a sick friend and praying for them… or simply taking out the trash, making a meal, or taking aContinue reading “Working For The Lord”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.’” Matthew 3:17 NLT Great Joy – What do you think that was God referring to? He first stated that Jesus is His Son, then added… “who brings me Great Joy.” Other translations say, ‘in whom IContinue reading “Great Joy”
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