2 CORINTHIANS 4:7 – “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” THEME OF THE DAY: BROKEN JARS OF CLAY. I was reading a book on weakness and the Christian life. Within the pages, the author referred to a very interesting form of Japanese art called Kintsugi. It…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
2 Corinthians
GALATIANS 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” THEME OF THE DAY: IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE THIS WAY. Jesus never promised serving Him would be convenient, without exhausting toil, and with little personal cost. He said the opposite – “If anyone would come after…
ISAIAH 33:17 – “Your eyes will behold the king in his beauty; they will see a land that stretches afar.” THEME OF THE DAY: WHY WE READ OUR BIBLES. So, what are some reasons we read our Bibles? We each may come up with many good ones. It is God’s Word. It shows us how to live. We are commanded. We know…
2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 – “I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I…
GALATIANS 5:13-14 – “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”” THEME OF THE DAY: HE FULFILLED LIFE. Every single person wants the theme of today’s devotion. Yes, every…
2 CORINTHIANS 13:11 – “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” THEME OF THE DAY: A SLICE OF HEAVEN. Is your church a “slice of heaven” every time you meet with your fellow sheep for worship, Bible study, and fellowship? Is mine? …