Have you considered how the Holy Spirit helps carry out God’s plan? The Lord has a plan for each of our lives. Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we …
The fact that God hears our prayers tells us our prayers are important. The Lord hears all the cries of His children, no matter how many people are praying to Him at one time. Mark 10:27Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with …
Have you thought about the role of angels in our lives? Although we don’t see the angels in the invisible realm, they are just as real as the invisible air we breathe. In the book of Hebrews, the Lord gives us insight into the relationship between angels and man. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits …
Interceding for others through prayer is one of the greatest gifts from God we will ever receive. Perhaps as you read this, the Lord is prompting you to pray for someone. Don’t hesitate to stop and pray! We may never know on this side of eternity how our prayers made a difference in the lives …
Have you ever been around a person who enjoyed serving others? Serving others with joy is a beautiful trait that can be very satisfying. Serving God is a gift. Modern psychology supports what the Bible has long told us: helping others is good for our well-being. Jesus, our Savior, is the greatest servant the world …
Do you think there are blessings from obeying the Lord? Would you like the blessings of the Lord poured out upon your life? I believe we all would, but we don’t always realize the connection between blessings and obedience to the Lord. The world usually thinks of blessings in terms of wealth, but God’s blessings …
Do you desire peace in your everyday spiritual journey? Isaiah foretold that Jesus would be the Prince of Peace. Peace is something we all long for. It is one of humanity’s greatest needs and desires. Are you crying out to God for peace? If you are looking for peace, you are not alone, and Jesus, the …
Do you need hope? Do you need to look forward to a future filled with goodness, peace, and encouragement? Isaiah tells us that Messiah or Jesus comes as a wonderful counselor. All people need hope to sustain them. In the Old Testament era, the people looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would …
Have you ever held a newborn baby? If you have, you realize how helpless they are. Yet this prophesy said that Messiah comes as a child. This, of course, came true at the birth of Jesus. This helpless child would grow up and be the Savior. This Messiah saves all those who place their faith …
Have you ever felt a tremendous burden on your shoulders? Perhaps you feel that way right now. The good news is that Jesus lifts my burden as I pray to Him. Sometimes, we think we can carry the heavy burdens of life, but over time, we soon find out these burdens wear us down. Jesus …