You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV) This is the fourth and final week in our four-part blog series. We have looked at the topics; “He Made ALL the Difference,” “He Made…..
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way. (Psalm…..
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. (Galatians 4:4-7 NIV)…..
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He [The Lord] says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49: 6 NIV) … For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to…..
I am currently preparing a Four-Part Blog Series. I will be posting it soon. The next four consecutive blogs will be: 1 – He Made ALL the Difference! 2 – He Made YOU His Child! 3 – He Makes YOU Great! 4 – He Makes YOU New! “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ (Numbers 6:24-26…..
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2 ESV) Do you live in the awareness of God’s mercy toward you? If so, how…..
Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? (Amos 3:3 NIV) This verse of Scripture contains an important question for us to consider…“Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” That leads me to another question that I think is worth considering… Does your life show that you have chosen to live in agreement with God? Both “walk” and “agreed” are action words. We have the freedom to choose who or what we will…..
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:17-18 NIV) As we enter into this new year of 2015, are you filled with anticipation for all that the Lord can do to give life…..
Words of Encouragement as we begin 2015… “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) You may not know what is coming your way in 2015, but God knows and you can trust Him. As you…..