"I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!" (Philippians 3.10-11 NLT). God's ways are definitely not our ways (Isaiah 55.8-9). One would think to gain Power, we would have to fight for it. Read more. Meditate … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (4) Power
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Nothing But the Blood
Why Jesus – Day 2 Today’s Devotional: Blood gets a bad reputation, but it is actually the life essence of a living thing. The fact that Jesus Christ would give His blood to redeem us is beautiful. Jesus' blood is a wonderful gift, providing for us the gift of salvation, forgiving our sins and giving us a relationship with God. This is the one who came by water and … [Read more...] about Nothing But the Blood
Our Place in God through Jesus: (3) Promise
"For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory" (2 Corinthians 1.20 NLT). Now that we know our Position in God as His Children and we have gained an understanding of our Purpose, we can now focus on the Promise God gives us to achieve all that He has planned. … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (3) Promise
God’s Promises
Why Jesus – Day 12 Today’s Devotional: Don't fall into the trap of thinking you have to earn or deserve God's promises. Yes, God uses His promises for our lives to grow and mature us, but in the end, we will attain God's promises because of His love and favor alone. For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is … [Read more...] about God’s Promises
Our Place in God through Jesus: (2) Purpose
"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
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
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
Walking Through Quick Sand
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Galatians 6.9 NKJV). There are some seasons that literally every day feels like walking through quicksand. Waking up is difficult. Working is difficult. Thinking is difficult. Doing daily tasks is difficult. And not to mention trying to fulfill our God-given destiny … [Read more...] about Walking Through Quick Sand
