"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8.28 NKJV). Now that we understand our Position in God, we can examine our Purpose in God. To have a Purpose on earth is vital to our daily living. The Bible says that if we don't have a vision for our lives, we (our destinies) will perish. … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (2) Purpose
A Mediator
Why Jesus – Day 1 Today’s Devotional: Why is Jesus so important? Jesus took our sins and imparted to us His righteousness. So we can have a relationship with God and the Holy Spirit in our Hearts. It is simple. Ask Jesus into your life. And He will come in! If only there were someone to mediate between us, someone to bring us together, Job 9:33 NIV If you want to do … [Read more...] about A Mediator
Our Place in God through Jesus: (1) Position
"But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ" (Philippians 3.20 AMP). Because of the Finished Work of Jesus Christ on the Cross, we now have a Place in God, our Creator. This space we occupy in God's presence entails ten supernatural realities: Position, Purpose, Promise, Power, … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (1) Position
Persistence that Ignites Faith
Why Jesus – Day 36 Today’s Devotional: Don't let feelings of doubt, insecurity or unworthiness deter you from claiming God's promises for your life. God is faithful and good. We just need to see Him as He really is and rest all of our faith on Him! “She replied, ‘That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ … [Read more...] about Persistence that Ignites Faith
Our Promises
Why Jesus – Day 34 Today’s Devotional: God gives you promises and allows them to look barren, so He can ignite and build the faith within you. Don't give up on God's promises for your life. Stand firm on His Word! For it is written, “Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear; break forth and cry aloud, you who are not in labor! For the children of the desolate one … [Read more...] about Our Promises
True and Lasting Peace
Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always] (Colossians 3:15 Amp). Many of us don't know that we are relying on a false sense of peace until God … [Read more...] about True and Lasting Peace
Small Things
Why Jesus - Day 38 Today's Devotional: Doing the small things in life are just as valuable as doing the big things if God has called us to do them. If our motive is to stay obedient to God, we will do everything unto the Lord! "Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?" Romans 9:21 … [Read more...] about Small Things
Dead Last: A Chance to Catch Up
I joined a team to run the Beach to Bay, a six-person marathon run in Corpus Christi, Texas. Each person ran a distance of 3 miles to 5 miles. There were six legs of the run, and I was the first leg, which was on the beach--thus the name "Beach to Bay." There were 8,000 runners this year. I've run the first leg already three times, so it was fairly uneventful for me to get … [Read more...] about Dead Last: A Chance to Catch Up
