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”
Tag Archives: Mercy
If You Return
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.” 2 Chronicles 30:9b ESV If You Return – It is clear throughout the entire Bible that each person is able to turn (or return) to God in faith andContinue reading “If You Return”
You Will Be With Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43 NLT You will be with me – As these two men were dying an excruciating death, this amazing conversation was heard. One, wrongly accused and innocent, and one clearly deserving his execution. One lived a life of blessing,Continue reading “You Will Be With Me”
If You Kept
Today’s Encouragement is, “Lord, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.” Psalm 130:3-4 NLT If You Kept – Years ago, we were talking to a friend who shared several grievances they had towards us. It was veryContinue reading “If You Kept”
Everything I Have Is Yours
Today’s Encouragement is, “His father said to him, ‘Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours.’” Luke 15:31 NLT Everything I Have Is Yours – The story of the Prodigal Son is well known to most believers. It beautifully displays the grace and mercy of our Father for allContinue reading “Everything I Have Is Yours”
Removed Our Sins
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:11-12 Removed Our Sins – We have an innate sense of justice. We inherently senseContinue reading “Removed Our Sins”
Overflowed With Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is, “A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ he said. Then he walked over toContinue reading “Overflowed With Compassion”
Undeserved Privilege
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. [2] Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfullyContinue reading “Undeserved Privilege”
Kind To Others
Today’s Encouragement is, “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others? So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.” Matthew 20:15-16 NLT Kind To Others – We oftenContinue reading “Kind To Others”
Grace is Sufficient
Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [God] said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a ESV God’s Grace is Sufficient. Need healing? God’s Grace is Sufficient. Need hope? God’s Grace is Sufficient. Need strength? God’s Grace is Sufficient. Whatever we need, whatever we ask for,Continue reading “Grace is Sufficient”