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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Day 13

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

– Romans 12:2

Do not let yourself become like the world. Continue reading →

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Day 12

“…Jesus entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha received and welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was listening to His teaching. But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted… (verse 40 – 42)

– Luke 10:38-42

I often find that it’s easy to stay busy with the cares of this world rather than take a quiet moment to hear from God. Continue reading →