Scripture: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! – John 1:29 Four things to ponder in this passage: 1. John sees Jesus coming toward him and his response. Do you recognize and respond this way to Jesus? 2. […]
Scripture: For this reason we also, since the day we heard about it, have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all […]
Scripture: They brought Him a deaf man who also had a speech difficulty, and begged Jesus to lay His hand on him. He took him away from the crowd privately. - Mark 7:32-33 Have you ever been taken out of your element to a private place with Jesus? When Jesus summons you, it is often […]
Scripture: The true light that gives light to everyone is coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. – John 1:9-10 Can this be said of me? Do I know Jesus and His character enough to recognize Him? Or have […]
Scripture: But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. – Psalm 19:12-13 Only God can discern and reveal our hidden sin. Make this verse your personal prayer today and ask […]
Scripture: But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him? – 1 John 3:17 (NASB) One of the defining characteristics of the Christian is the expression of compassion and mercy by the sharing of earthly resources with those in need. Luke paints […]
Scripture: In the morning, Lord, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will present my prayer to You and be on the watch. – Psalm 5:3 (NASB) Offer your attention and your prayer to God today. Know that He hears your voice and wants to commune with you. Quiet your heart from the anxieties that surround you, remembering that the […]
Scripture: Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. – Matthew 7:1-2 If we believe God’s word, there is motivation to stop judging others. None of us like to be judged, […]
Scripture: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For their the Lord bestows his […]
Scripture: So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. – Zechariah 4:6 We are prideful children. We often solve problems using our strength and ideas without having consulted God in prayer. When we move forward […]
