PHILIPPIANS 1:6 – “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” THEME OF THE DAY: WHAT GOD STARTS, GOD FINISHES. Today’s scripture is the anchor of our souls when the storms of doubt assail our hearts. It is the strength to silence the accusations…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Philippians
MATTHEW 16:24 – “Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”” THEME OF THE DAY: IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE HARD. Here is how I would like my walk with Jesus to be. I want to be close to Him, make a difference for Him in my…
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which…
2 CORINTHIANS 10:1 – “I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!” THEME OF THE DAY: THE GREAT COMMISSION AND OUR CHARACTER. Ask any informed Christian to state the Great Commission Jesus left His followers and the answer would be quick…
2 CORINTHIANS 7:13 – “Therefore we are comforted. And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE REFRESHING CHRISTIAN. Today’s scripture should cause us to pause and think. There is much contained in this one verse worthy of contemplation, but for our purposes,…
1 CORINTHIANS 14:1a – “Pursue love.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN TWO WORDS. How would we answer the theme of today’s devotion? Not easy, is it? Yes, I know. There is a whole lot involved when giving a thorough answer to what is the Christian life. But practically and simply, we can refine it to two words. So, what…