Nov 8
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” Matthew 6:13 (NIV) In the sample prayer that Jesus is giving us, He realizes that we will be in a battle against sin; wrongful actions, words, or thoughts. We need to be convinced that sin damages us. A saying that has helped me is […]
Nov 7
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God” Matthew 5:9 Jesus isn’t referring to an internal peace or a circumstantial peace in this statement. He is talking about relational peace. ‘Relational’ peace has to do with one’s state of harmony with other people. Someone who has become a child of […]
Nov 4
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 (NIV) We so often are comparing ourselves with others around us. When we look at their flaws and faults, “well, I’m not too bad”. But when we look at God, that purity, that holiness, that righteousness, we say, “Oh God, […]
Nov 3
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” Matthew 5:7 (NIV) ‘Mercy’ is basically not getting something we deserve. We deserve to be punished for our sins; wrongful actions or thoughts. But as soon as we place our trust in Jesus Christ for our eternal salvation, God gives us the greatest gift; ‘mercy’! (see […]
Nov 2
“Can I not do with you as this potter does?” declares the LORD. “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand” Jeremiah 18:6 (NIV) A potter is a guy who makes pots out of clay. This was big business back in the days before tupperware. What the potter does […]
Nov 1
“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) It’s amazing how every person is unique. Today’s verse says that God created us with a certain body, pattern of thinking, emotional wiring, skills, and talents. Our culture […]