Day 22

“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God predestined [for us] planned beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].”

– Ephesians 2:10

The word predestined means that something is decreed, determined, appointed, or settled beforehand. Continue reading →

Day 21

“Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t snap back at those who say unkind things about you. Instead, pray for God’s help for them, for we are to be kind to others, and God will bless us for it.”

– 1 Peter 3:9

God’s instructions for when someone has wronged us are not appealing. Continue reading →

Day 20

“Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.”

– Luke 10:19

The Meaning of the word “authority” is delegated power. This power has been given to each and every one of us because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross of Calvary. Continue reading →

Day 19

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”

– Matthew 11:28

Those are the words of Jesus and He is inviting us to come to Him. How amazing! Continue reading →

Day 18

“He said to them, ‘It is not for you to become acquainted with and know what time brings (the things and events of time and their definite periods) or fixed years and seasons (their critical niche in time), which the Father has appointed (fixed and reserved) by His own choice and authority and personal power.’”

– Acts 1:7

The seasons of our lives shift and ever-change. Continue reading →

Day 17

In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus teaches us that we should not be worried or anxious about our lives. Continue reading →

Day 16

“For the creation (nature) was subjected to frailty (to futility, condemned to frustration), not because of some intentional fault on its part, but by the will of Him Who so subjected it—[yet] with the hope that nature (creation) itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and corruption [and gain an entrance] into the glorious freedom of God’s children.”

– Romans 8:20-21

We are faced, sometimes daily, with frustrating situations. Continue reading →

Day 15

“So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength) life.”

– 2 Corinthians 12:10

Additional Reading: Romans 8:17-19, 20-22

What’s that now? Take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses? Continue reading →

Day 14

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

– John 8:12

Warren Wiersbe states in “Be Strong” that, “A Borderline Believer is a believer who compromises with the world, is complacent, and has a half-hearted commitment to the Lord.” Continue reading →