Psalm 5:12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. What do you believe and say to your loved ones every day? For orthodox Jews, on Friday evenings in their homes, the father lays his hands on his children and pronounces God’s blessings over them. […]
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Jesus Understands What You Are Going Through
Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Do you sometimes wonder if God really knows what it is like to be poor, rejected by people or sick with aches and pains. Perhaps you are […]
God Justifies The Ungodly
Romans 4:5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, Boldness is what God wants you to have when you come to Him. He does not want you to be afraid to come to Him, feeling unworthy because of your sins. He […]
God Is With You Upholding You
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ It is easy to say, “Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!” when times are good. It is easy to believe that God […]
There Is Just Something Special About You
Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. People might have said to you, “Why are you so lucky?” or “You seem to be looking younger and younger,” or “There is so much bad news these days, yet you seem untroubled by them.” Now, […]
Freely Receive What God Freely Gives
Romans 4:13 For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. God promised that you would be the heir of the world. It is the same promise that He made to Abraham. And because you […]
Be Mindful Of Christ’s Obedience At The Cross
2 Corinthians 10:5 5casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, Have you ever felt condemned because of the bad thoughts you have had? You could be in the middle of a prayer meeting when suddenly a dirty […]
Hope That Does Not Disappoint
Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Today, we express hope as if we can’t be sure what will really happen. We say, “I hope I will win that prize. I hope it won’t […]
Rest And Find God’s Grace
Luke 2:40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. The verse says that the grace of God was upon Jesus. The Bible also says that where sin abounds, grace abounds much more. (Romans 5:20) And when you put the two together, you […]
Go Forth Neither Poor Nor Feeble!
Psalm 105:37 He also brought them out with silver and gold, and there was none feeble among His tribes. When the children of Israel were slaves in Egypt, they lived in poverty and faced daily hardships from their cruel taskmasters. Scars and fresh lashes from their masters’ whips covered their bodies. The blistering heat of […]