Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.… (Ephesians 3:20-21) What do you think when I say …
(You will) obtain a rich inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:4 Inherit: (verb) 1. To receive something, as an heir, following the death of someone. 2. To receive or be left with a situation, property, money, or object from a previous owner. …
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Think about your favorite hands for a minute. Maybe your mom’s hands are your favorites because she gives the …
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.” (Ruth 1:16) Note, she was staying right where she was, with Naomi. Here: (Pronoun) In this spot! Right where I am! Let me set your mind at …
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 7:12) This is often called “The Golden Rule.” Golden: (not talking about the color) (Adjective) having a high level of excellence (“really good”) What things have you heard called “golden”? “golden …
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38) Give: (v) to freely transfer ownership of something, to someone else. Once again, at first glance, we …
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Have you ever seen baby ducklings, following their mama? Wherever that mama duck goes…through tall weeds, across a busy road, by a …
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your (God’s) precepts (Psalm 118:5) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free (Galatians 5:1). Freedom: (n.) The power or right to think, act, speak or live as one desires…without restraint or hindrance. I know…when we think of “freedom,” we tend to …
