Today’s Encouragement is, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 NLT Has Freed You – You are already, now, set free! Bible scholars have translated the ancient Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament) languages withContinue reading “Has Freed You”
Tag Archives: Identity
not of this world
Today’s Encouragement is John 18:36 NLT Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” Not Of This World – After His arrest, Jesus was questioned by Pilate aboutContinue reading “not of this world”
New Life
New Life – Today’s Encouragement is, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT For believers in Christ, we have a definitive answer to the question of our identity. It’s throughout the Bible. It’s not whatContinue reading “New Life”
To Please God
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”
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”