2 Timothy 1:7 After Paul was released from prison in Rome, he discovered that leaders in the Ephesian church had distorted the genuine message they first heard from Paul himself. They had misapplied certain Jewish practices and borrowed some others from the philosophies of the day. So, Paul sent his co-worker, Timothy to Ephesus and… Continue reading 2 Timothy 1:7 – A Spirit Of Power Love And Sound Mind
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust The Lord With All Your Heart
Proverbs 3:5-6 Praise the Lord everybody. King Solomon, who asked the Lord to give him the wisdom to lead the Children of Israel after King David died was considered the wisest man on earth. He is credited in writing the book of Proverbs, and what he wrote in Proverbs 3:5-6 is one of his wisest… Continue reading Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust The Lord With All Your Heart
Matthew 19:26 – With God All Things Are Possible
Matthew 19:26 The context for this verse is very interesting. Jesus had just come out of a conversation with a rich young ruler who asked Jesus how he could obtain eternal life. While the young ruler claimed he had kept the commandments, Jesus challenged him in the area in which He knew he had not… Continue reading Matthew 19:26 – With God All Things Are Possible
Romans 10:17 – Faith Comes By Hearing
Romans 10:17 Faith is an inevitable resource needed in the Christian life. Without faith, we cannot walk with God successfully. The Bible clearly tells us that we cannot please God except through faith (Hebrews 11:6). By faith, we move mountains. By faith, impossible things are achieved through us. Faith is the shield that we use… Continue reading Romans 10:17 – Faith Comes By Hearing
1 Corinthians 13:7 – Love Endures All Things
1 Corinthians 13:7 Throughout Paul’s writings, he focuses a lot on love. For example, later in this same chapter in verse 13, Paul says, “But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Why is it that Paul focuses on love and not something else like faith or hope?… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:7 – Love Endures All Things
Romans 5:8 – God’s Love For Us
Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 The Great Price John worked for the railway corporation for many years. He worked on a bridge that allowed ships and trains to pass through the same area. One day he decided… Continue reading Romans 5:8 – God’s Love For Us
Ephesians 6:11 – Armor of God
Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 The Devil Is A Liar Satan is a great imposter. The English word “wiles” is used to describe deception through trickery and includes every method that would be part of that.… Continue reading Ephesians 6:11 – Armor of God
Psalm 27:1 – Light And Salvation
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 The Courageous Woman During the US civil war in the 1800s, fierce fighting occurred near Moorefield, West Virginia. Because the town was very close to… Continue reading Psalm 27:1 – Light And Salvation
Matthew 6:33 – Seek First His Kingdom
Matthew 6:33 Human beings are adapted for survival. Just like other animals, we fend for ourselves and try to provide for our needs. Our basic needs are food, clothing and shelter. It is only natural for all our activities in life to be centered around our basic needs as people. We work tirelessly because we… Continue reading Matthew 6:33 – Seek First His Kingdom
Psalm 46:10 – Be Still
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 The Snowing Party King David wrote this 46th psalm to encourage Israel during the Assyrian invasion of Judah. Verse 10 reminds me of a little boy who was eagerly… Continue reading Psalm 46:10 – Be Still
