Brothers and sisters, I do not regard myself as having taken hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to … Read more
And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope. – Romans 5:3-4 (NASB) In God’s design, endurance is not wasted effort – it’s the soil where faith takes root and grows deep. Just like a muscle grows stronger through resistance, our spiritual strength increases when … Read more
Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising … Read more
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. – James 3:17 (NASB) So, teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 (NASB) True wisdom is not only about perceiving reality rightly. It’s about living rightly before God. James 3:17 reminds us that heavenly wisdom … Read more
Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, and one who obtains understanding. For her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her produce better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, … Read more
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. – Proverbs 1:7 (NASB) But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the … Read more
…waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ – Titus 2:13 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. – Romans 8:24-25 … Read more
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. – 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV) I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. – Psalm 130:5 (ESV) But this … Read more
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13 (NASB) This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and reliable and one which enters within the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner … Read more
But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that part which lacked, so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another. And if one part of the body suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if a part is honored, all the parts rejoice with it. – 1 Corinthians 12:24-27 … Read more