Matthew 24:27—For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Some things you can do today with God’s name: The title “Son of Man” is used in the Old Testament (Psalm 80:17 and Daniel 7:13) as a title of the
Read MoreMatthew 22:41-42— While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Christ comes from the Greek word, “Christos,” meaning “Messiah or Anointed One.” Meditate on this name. Ask God
Read MoreMatthew 21:42—Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” Some things you can do today with God’s name: Capstone comes from the Greek word, “goinia” meaning angle. The cornerstone is used
Read MoreThis month, let’s prepare our hearts for Easter by looking at some of Jesus’ names as He was going to the cross. We’ll look at some of them from the gospels. My other blog, www.DailyNameofGod.com will have names from Isaiah 52 and 53 about Jesus. You might want to check those out too. God’s Name
Read MoreMatthew 6:6—But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Knowing that our heavenly Father sees what we do in secret can
Read MoreTake some time today to meditate on this verse: Ephesians 3:20-21—Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Read MoreLet’s look at let’s look at Ephesians 2:6 again today—God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Christ is sitting in heaven, on His throne. He is the King of Kings. He has ultimate authority and power. Now, think about the fact that you are
Read MoreOn Monday, we looked at God’s love, mercy and grace toward us and what Jesus did for us on the cross. Today, let’s look at Ephesians 2:6—And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:20-21 says that God raised Jesus from the dead
Read MoreSometimes we look at what we don’t have, rather than looking at what we do have. God has done so much for us. Look at Ephesians 2:4-6—But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you
Read MoreDid Jesus really have negative feelings? Matthew 26:36-38: “Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane,… and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’” Sometimes we think that we
Read MoreSuffering? No thanks. 1 Peter 2:21—To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps. Most of us would rather not have to suffer. Think about this verse. What is the Lord showing you today through it? We have a great article on suffering
Read MoreSong of Solomon 3:2—I searched for the one my heart loves. The book of Song of Solomon is a picture of our relationship with Jesus, our lover. I’m just starting to study this book in greater depth. I challenge you to study God’s love for you more. Is Jesus the one your heart loves? It’s
Read MoreForgiveness Colossians 3:13—Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. What does this verse say we are to do? Bearing with, in the Christian context, means enduring and accepting others as Christ accepts us, especially when they fail to meet
Read MoreYou are dearly loved Colossians 3:12—Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Look at the next thing Colossians 3:12 says about you and me? You are dearly loved. Do you feel dearly loved? You are. God loves you so much. Let the Lord love
Read MoreYou are holy Col. 3:12—Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Let’s keep looking at Colossians 3:12. If you didn’t read the previous blog, you might want to go back and look at that. This verse says that you are holy. It doesn’t say
Read MoreCan problems really bring joy? Hebrews 12:2—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Look at how Jesus handled His horrendously stressful situation. Think
Read MoreYour perspective can change everything Hebrews 12:2a—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. What can you learn about how to handle your stress from the first part of verse 2? Take some time today to close your eyes and focus on Jesus. When we are in a hurry
Read MoreHow to de-stress your life Hebrews 12:1—Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. We’re going to look at Hebrews 12:1-3 for the next few
Read MoreWhat are you worried about? 1 Peter 5:7—Cast all your anxiety/cares/worries on Him, because He cares for you. This was one of the first verses I remember learning as a child. When I told my sister, Joy, that I was putting verses about stress on this blog, she asked me, “Have you used the teddy
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