Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’
Abundant Life // John 10:10
I LOVE today’s verse, which is perfect for the day — John 10:10 on October 10th (or 10/10). Jesus said He came to give us life and life abundantly. This is in direct contrast to what He said about the enemy (i.e., the devil) who came to steal, kill, and destroy. Don’t confuse Jesus’ offer…
Read MoreNational Son’s Day // John 3:16-17
John 3:16-17 (NIV) | For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Happy National Son’s Day!…
Read MoreWalking in the Light // 1 John 1:7
When was the last time you took a walk at night? It’s different, isn’t it? Our senses are heightened because of the threats we cannot see, be they from ne’er-do-wells, animals, terrain, etc. Walking in the light helps remove some of the worries because we can better see our surroundings, those with whom we walk,…
Read MoreDrawing the Light // 2 Corinthians 4:6
Happy World Photo and World Photography Day! The word, photography, literally means, “drawing the light.” British scientist, Sir John Herschel, came up with the term in 1839. He used the Greek word phōtós, which means “light,” and graphê which means, “drawing or writing”. Light is perhaps the primary metaphor for God in the Bible. We…
Read MoreThe Extraordinary Rock // Psalm 18:2
Rocks are common in the Bible. They were used offensively, like when David defeated Goliath. They were erected as an altar to show how God moved for His people. The geography is quite rocky and the caves provided places to hide, fortresses during battles, tombs for burials, and as structures for homes. Rocks could be…
Read MoreTo Guard and Guide // Proverbs 13:6
Evil is real. Evil is not some nebulous thing. Evil is the work of God’s enemy, the devil, who seeks to sow seeds of doubt, deception, discord, discontent, distraction, and division. The Bible tells us that Satan is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). As fierce and…
Read More“You’re With Me” // 1 Timothy 2:5
This week’s theme in our devotion space has been how we can be saved from our messes and misses to find a new purpose in God. This is not based on anything we’ve accomplished, might be engaged in currently, or plan to do, but solely on what Jesus did on the cross. As today’s verse…
Read MoreWhoever // John 3:16
I think this is the most famous and oft-quoted verse in the Bible. Christianity is often knocked as being exclusive because of how it points to Jesus apart from any other religion or religious leader. Friends, exclusivity couldn’t be any farther from the truth! Please note how the verse states, whoever. This means that every…
Read MoreA Good Morning
Psalm 30:5 I’m writing this as I wrap up my morning prep for worship. The moon is still in full view, but the sun is rising. This is God’s promise fulfilled once again that light conquers darkness. If you are going through a season of grief, don’t stop—keep going! The world is still turning, and…
Read MoreRestored
1 Peter 5:10 (NLT) | In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. Today’s verse is a great follow-up to yesterday’s writing…
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