August 14
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. … “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. … “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone
We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. —Ephesians 2:10. The Psalmist reminded us that we are
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you
I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. —Psalm 119:14. Our treasure and our truth come from God’s holy Scriptures. The Scriptures are God’s guidance for
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. —Psalm 46:1. Where can we go when it seems as if all our walls have fallen, all the protection
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid;
For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. —Psalm 149:4. Jesus left heaven and made himself a servant. No wonder God could say to him,
The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. —Isaiah 33:22. When we think about God as our Judge, we normally think
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. —Psalm 119:160 The requirements of morality and holiness are not temporary or fleeting because they reflect the nature of
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. —Psalm 119:130. Years ago, before GPS, driving to a distant place required a map, and sometimes several
This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you
The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. —1 Samuel 16:7. Have you ever wondered
Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. —James 1:22. What we know and what we believe are not all that significant if
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. —Psalm 119:114. Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas,
To all who received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision
“You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” – —Matthew 5:14-16. These
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. —Psalm 119:93. Much like the rules parents have for young children—don’t drink what’s under the cabinet,
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:14. I’ve been told that the way to walk