Therefore, since we have such hope, we are very bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12 Hope means a feeling, expectation, and desire for a certain thing to happen. What is your hope founded on? Bold means lack of hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger. Paul-based his hope on the new covenant. His hope was in Christ Jesus. He refers to the gospel of the law in the earlier verses (You may want to read 1 Corinthians 3:1-10). Paul had confidence in the gospel of Christ. This was the ministry of the Spirit. He had confidence in eternal life through Christ. This was the ministry that showed…
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God’s Mindset
In your relationship with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 NIV Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 HCSB This here is a life verse. A verse we should meditate on all day long. This verse here had become my most favorite verse even before I truly understood it. When I came across this verse, I didn’t understand the Mindset of Jesus or the same attitude of Jesus. Those were the words that Got my attention. I wrote two versions of this verse. I recommend you search for a different version. Find the version that resonates with your soul. Jesus’s attitude was of complete…
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Grace Shown
And now for a little moment grace hath been showed from Jehovah our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. Ezra 9:8 Have you been shown grace from God? I have been, and so have you. God has been showing and offering his grace since the beginning. Here in Ezra 9:8, Ezra is telling us how the Israelites have been shown the grace of our Jehovah God. God gave the Israelites the grace he didn’t desert them; he allowed…
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His Grace is Enough
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s grace is his favoring us with what we don’t deserve. God’s favor is His presence, love, help, and power. When we depend on him or call out to him for help, he gives us a heavenly strength. His grace is all we need. We will let our dependence on him show his magnificent power; God is honored. God’s grace is given to us…
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Grace
For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift. Not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10 Faith believes in Jesus. It is the only need for receiving God’s gift of salvation. There are two steps in Salvation in faith. What does a person believe about Christ? Active response from the heart of the person who desires to follow Christ as their savior. Faith firmly believes in…
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God Will Never Leave You
No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:5-7 How comforting that God will be with you! God won’t leave you or forsake you. This is a promise to all of his followers. He was there…
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Surrendered Life
He fills my life with good things. Psalm 103: 5 The surrendered life. A life devoted to God and His ways. It sounds so easy and simple. However, is it? I think surrendering everything to God is hard. Does it need to happen? Yes! However, it is still hard to go through if we are honest with ourselves, God, and others. Of course, there are awesome benefits and blessings from God when we surrender and trust him with our lives. I don’t think we can sit here and talk about the Israelites and how they couldn’t get their act together in this area. …
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The Blessings of Peace
He fills my life with good things. Psalm 103: 5 How do we live a surrendered life as Jesus did? Especially when situations still come up and have to be handled. Read Matthew 5:3-11. Highlight the blessed, then draw an arrow to the “for.” Circle the blessing that they receive. Which blessing can you relate to? Do any of these verses correspond to the temptation that Jesus face while he was in the wilderness? If so, which ones? Do you ever feel like you repeat a lesson that you have gone through before? I sure have. I kept going through it until I understood and…
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The Blessing of Divine Protection
He fills my life with good things. Psalm 103: 5 When you had an opportunity to serve others, did you turn it down because you were afraid of the risk? Do you fear things you can not control if you say yes to helping others or serving in a new ministry? Do you know what the root of this fear is? This fear stops us from doing what God has called us to do. I completely understand. When we serve others in any area of our lives, we are bound to get hurt. This is life. Yet, we have to remember to get back up…
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The Blessing of Supernatural Provision
He fills my life with good things. Psalm 103: 5 The Israelites spent 40 years wandering the wilderness. God did supernatural miracles to take care of His people. During this time of wandering, they had to learn how to be faithful. Little details that we overlook when we read the bible. Read Deuteronomy 8:4;29:5. I never put much thought into these verses. When they were about to enter the Promised Land, Moses reminds them of all that God did. Read Deuteronomy 2:7. Do you ever wonder if the Israelites really felt that way? Or is that what Moses assumed? Either way, Moses does reflect on…