Today’s Encouragement is, ”Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” John 16:7 ESV To Your Advantage – We often think, wouldn’t it haveContinue reading “To Your Advantage”
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Has Freed You
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”
You Belong to Him
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 You Belong To Him – In our misguided desire for self-sufficiency, independence, and self-determination, we futilely fight against the One who alone can set usContinue reading “You Belong to Him”
Daily Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 ESV Daily Bread – Our bodies will break down without a consistent intake of food and water to continue functioning. Of course, we know this. Now, given this undeniable fact, is it possible that our spiritual nature requires similar, consistent, significant nourishment also?Continue reading “Daily Bread”
The Scriptures Say
The Scriptures Say – Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus replied,] “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 Seems strange, doesn’t it? Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, God’s Holy Spirit descended as a dove, and God’s voice spoke audibly,Continue reading “The Scriptures Say”
I Will Be With Them
Today’s Encouragement is, “When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.” Psalm 91:15 NLT I Will Be With Them – This is God’s promise to us, to those who choose to be His. “Those who live in the shelter of the MostContinue reading “I Will Be With Them”
God Gave
Today’s Encouragement is “…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT God Gave – Notice the tense, “God gave” – He has, now/already (not a future someday) given to us (this gift), A spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. And thankfully, ‘notContinue reading “God Gave”
Letting the Spirit Control
Today’s Encouragement is, “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NLT Letting The Spirit Control – We Let – one or the other – control our minds. We may call it or believe it is fate, our past,Continue reading “Letting the Spirit Control”
Will Be In Them
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “I have revealed you [God] to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.” John 17:26 NLT Will Be In Them – Now that Jesus has revealed God the Father to us and continues toContinue reading “Will Be In Them”
God Is With You
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NLT God Is With You – God personally spoke these words to Joshua as he began to lead the nation after Moses’s death. More than aContinue reading “God Is With You”