…for the joy of the Lord is your strength! Neh 8:10 (NKJV) Joy is one of those things we all want more of. Put your hand up if you DON'T want more… haha… see?! Western society is geared towards constant joy – experiencing higher highs and minimising the...
But you, God, shield me on all sides. You ground my feet, you lift my head high. Psalm 3:3 (The Message) This is such an encouraging verse to read, but when you dig into its context, it becomes even more powerful. It was written by David late in life when he fled for...
God guards you from every evil, he guards your very life. He guards you when you leave and when you return, he guards you now, he guards you always. Ps 121:8 (The Message) God, the Father, is our divine guard. He goes before us and covers us from behind. He is our...
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2 (NKJV) There’s a lot of contentions around the topic of prosperity in the Church. Does God really want us to be prosperous in every area of our lives? In our...
“And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 (NLT) In this passage Jesus is talking about ascending into heaven and how that resurrection power has a natural inclination to draw men to Himself, but I want to change the...
…of whom the world was not worthy. Hebrews 11:38 (NKJV) This passage of scripture speaks of men and women who have endured great trials and losses for the sake of the Kingdom and our encouragement. The NLT says these people ‘were too good for the world'. It...
I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life. John 8:12 (NLT) When Jesus makes this statement of Himself, He’s not delivery an eloquent sermon or speaking intimately with His...
So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. Heb 4:14 (NLT) Yesterday we talked about letting go of old habits and holding onto the good ones. Once you understand habits from a...
Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me — a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim 1:13 (NLT) Bad habits can make us feel guilty and ashamed. Even though we may not like doing them, they can still draw us in...
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 (NLT) There is a whole dialogue after this verse where Jesus talks back and forth with the people about who He is and who they are. A lot of religious people around the time of Jesus were...
