Colossians 1:16 NLT “…for through him [Jesus], God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see- such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him.” Created For Him – If weContinue reading “Created For Him”
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For My Sake
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 19:29 NLT And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. For My Sake – We often lose, give up, surrender, let go ofContinue reading “For My Sake”
Without A Single Fault
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:22 NLT Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault. Without A Single Fault – ThroughContinue reading “Without A Single Fault”
The Visible Image
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:15 NLT Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. The Visible Image – This begins a powerful description of Jesus in verses 15-20. God revealed Himself to humanity by becoming human in Jesus the Christ. God wanted us to know Him, His character, His personality, His nature, how HeContinue reading “The Visible Image”
The Lord Bless You
Today’s Encouragement is Numbers 6:22-26 NLT Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: ‘May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and giveContinue reading “The Lord Bless You”
Your New Nature
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 4:23-24 NLT Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy. Your New Nature – Notice that we already have this new nature! We don’t need to work to get it. And we can put on either nature.Continue reading “Your New Nature”
The Lord Will Reward
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 6:8 NLT Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. The Lord Will Reward – Seems pretty clear, doesn’t it? The good we do, in whatever form, whether we do it freely or are paid in some way…Continue reading “The Lord Will Reward”
Renewed Every Day
Today’s Encouragement is 2 Corinthians 4:16b NLT …Our spirits are being renewed every day. Renewed Every Day – We often think that we are imprisoned, shaped, and controlled by our past. Especially by our past sins, failures, mistakes, and even the abuse of, or by others. We think, “This is who I am – theContinue reading “Renewed Every Day”
Such Wonderful Things
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 72:18 NLT Praise the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things. Such Wonderful Things – The LORD God, who first revealed Himself to Israel, and then to all people through Christ… He Alone does such wonderful things! We can sometimes lose sight of this truth… JamesContinue reading “Such Wonderful Things”
Will Receive
Today’s Encouragement is John 16:24b NLT Ask, using my name, and you will receive. You Will Receive – Is it possible that: All His answers, every time God answers our prayers – He does so in His way, His wisdom over ours … In His perfect wisdom, timing and form. He doesn’t do ‘everything weContinue reading “Will Receive”