The thief’s purpose is to get, but Jesus’ purpose is to give. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.[1] Here life is the Greek word zoe. This means the absolute fullness of life, life real and genuine, a life active …
Finding fulfillment in Christ is often a process as the Lord refines us like gold in the fire. While in a concentration camp during World War II, Bestie Ten Boom, to her sister’s surprise, gave thanks for the fleas in their infested barracks. She then quoted Scripture. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Be thankful in all circumstances, for …
Throughout history, there has always been a temptation of the temporal. 2 Corinthians 4:18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. [1] As a believer, when you begin spending time with God and His word, your …
The prophets had foretold the gift of a Savior, and the faithful were awaiting this miracle. Isaiah the prophet spoke of what this Savior would do 700 years before He was born. Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped …
Salvation through forgiveness is why Jesus came and died for our sins on the cross at Calvary. After Zechariah named his son John, his muteness was lifted, and he praised the Lord while giving prophecies about the coming Messiah and his own son, John the Baptist. Luke 1:76And you, my little son, will be called …
Zechariah knew that God was intervening to deliver His people as he proclaimed being saved from our enemies. God had not sent any prophets for 400 years. Now, as Zechariah broke his silence, God again gave prophecy. As he received his voice back, Zechariah praised God for what He was doing. Luke 1: 69 He has …
Our salvation and God’s word in the battle are essential if we are to survive the invisible war being waged against us by our enemy. Ephesians 6:17Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. [1] The helmet kept the soldier’s head safe and was …
Only Jesus makes us worthy, as our sins separate us from a relationship with God. Ephesians 3: 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 have done, so none of us …
We are saved by faith, which reflects God’s work in our lives and the grace He offers us. Paul gives us insight into Abraham’s faith. Romans 4:2If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way. 3 For the Scriptures tell us, …
God’s sovereign plan means we can always trust Him regardless of the circumstances we may be experiencing. It is easy to trust God when things are going well, but what happens when life becomes difficult? What if God leads you to do something challenging? As we look at the person of Noah, who walked with …