Romans 12:1-2 In contrast to the Israelites who hardened their hearts to the Gospel, we want to seek and follow the Lord. And we do this by opening our hearts to God in order to seek His full blessing and live out His holy will. But to accomplish it Paul tells us that we need to… Continue reading A Living Sacrifice – Romans 12:1-2
Tag: God’s Will
May 12th – Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 16:9 Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing is what God wants you to be doing? If we’re following the leading of the Holy Spirit instead of our own, we can have confidence that we are acting in God's time and with His purpose. Better yet, we can trust that if God wills… Continue reading May 12th – Proverbs 16:9
April 22nd – Mark 1:35
Mark 1:35 Everyone needs a little me time. Time away from everyone and everything. Our Lord and Savior was no different. Everywhere He went people swarmed Him. And so to refresh and reflect, Jesus turned to God in prayer. Throughout the gospel, before preparing to take on God’s calling, we often find Jesus slipping away… Continue reading April 22nd – Mark 1:35
April 18th – Matthew 26:36-46
Matthew 26:36-46 Located at the foot of the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, (which literally means “oil press”) consisted of a small grove of olive trees. A fitting place since it was there that Jesus was spiritually pressed. It’s often said that our true nature is revealed during times of pressing. And how… Continue reading April 18th – Matthew 26:36-46
February 26th – Psalm 32:9
Psalm 32:9 English author Neil Gaiman once said, “There's none so blind as those who will not listen.” An opinion shared by God. For He warns us against being stubborn like a mule or an untamed horse; only coming near when forced. Such animals need a bridle and bit because they fight against the training… Continue reading February 26th – Psalm 32:9
February 9th – 1 Peter 4:14
1 Peter 4:14 It’s hard to consider suffering a blessing. But for the Christian, suffering is God’s “refining fire”. A fire that burns away the impurities of our flesh nature, producing in us a new nature. One reflective of the purity of Christ. Those who suffer on behalf of Christ do so because they have… Continue reading February 9th – 1 Peter 4:14
God Has Mercy on Whom He Chooses – Romans 9:14-29
Romans 9:14-29 In the previous section of Romans, Paul wrote of God's sovereign power to save His people and of the inability of any other power to separate us from His love. But now, Paul is primarily dealing with the issue of election, or God's choice. The apostle wants to show us that membership in… Continue reading God Has Mercy on Whom He Chooses – Romans 9:14-29
October 20th – Romans 8:29
Romans 8:29 Becoming a Christian isn’t something that happens by accident. The apostle Paul tells that it’s actually a two tiered system. First, even before we were born God knew which us would believe and arranged beforehand for our salvation. Next, He draws those believers to Himself through faith in Christ. Doing so for the… Continue reading October 20th – Romans 8:29
August 21st – Luke 22:42
Luke 22:42 When troubles come our first response is to cry out to God for freedom and relief. Even Jesus who came to perfectly fulfill God’s plan of salvation, on His knees prayed, “Father if You are willing, remove this cup from Me.” But God wasn’t willing. And sometimes He’s unwilling to remove our cup… Continue reading August 21st – Luke 22:42
Waiting On God – (Luke 2)
Luke 2 Since I can remember, I've always wanted to be a Mommy. Growing up when my friends and family asked me what I wanted be, I would proudly reply, "a wife and mother". So you can imagine my excitement when my husband and I decided we were ready to start a family. I picked… Continue reading Waiting On God – (Luke 2)
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