“Bless those who curse you do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who…persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 There is a form of persecution that may not be life-threatening, but it is heartbreaking. It’s the persecution that comes from non-Christian family members. When loved ones ridicule our faith and mock us for what we believe […]
If anyone cleanses himself from [dishonor], he will be a vessel for honor, …prepared for every good work.” II Timothy 2:19-26 We are called to always be preparing. A heart dedicated to God must be prepared to serve him. (I Sam. 7:3) We are to be prepared to do good works, (II Tim. 2:21) and to defend […]
“Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious.” I Peter 2:4 While we pile up many things that are important to us, very little of it is really precious. In fact, the most precious things in life are not material things at all. Rather, it’s the […]
“Your Word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.” Jeremiah 15:15-21 Ask the Lord to help you apply the Bible to your life today. Take time to ponder the meat and milk of the Word. As you quiet your heart, God will teach you about Himself through His Book, God’s Word, the Bible.
“I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 The love of God was visibly demonstrated in Jesus when He was here on Earth. In stooping to wash the feet of His disciples, He mirrored the submissive step He took when He left heaven and became a man. […]