Psalm 136:21-22—God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever. a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) We’re continuing to look at Psalm 136. What have you learned from it so far? God gave the Israelites an inheritance and a
Read MoreLast week 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 MoreMany times we live as if Satan is in charge, as if he has more power than we do. We focus on his power and fail to see that in Christ, we have already won the victory. Jesus did it once and for all on the cross. He won! He already won! Do you believe
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 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 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 MoreTreat others with love Colossians 3:12-14—Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on
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 MoreChange your perspective in a conflict Colossians 3:12—Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Last week we looked at who we are and how God sees us. Let’s look at the beginning of this verse again. Yes, you are chosen, holy and dearly loved.
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
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