(NIV) Titus 1:1-2 “PAUL, A servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness – 2a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, 3and […]
(NIV) 2 Timothy 1:8-10 “…the power of God, 9who has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10but it has now been revealed through […]
(Amplified) John 1:1 “IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Isaiah 9:6.]” What or Who existed before the beginning? Only God existed. Only God had being. Everything has been preceded by something or someone else, except for God. […]
(Amplified) Psalm 62:1-2 “FOR GOD alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. 2He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be greatly moved.”
Putting Godly wisdom into my interactions with others takes thought and consideration. How are you to put God’s wisdom into action within your home and where you work? (NIV) James 3:13-18 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that […]
(NIV) James 3:18 “Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” Being a peacemaker is sacrificial work. Christ Jesus is the ultimate Peacemaker. He has made peace between His followers (those who have faith in Him) and God. In order to make that peace possible He had to sacrificially go to the […]
The opposite of sincere is…being hypocritical, insincere, false-faced, masked to hide – all of these are the wisdom of men, unspiritual, demonic. What does the LORD hate? (NIV) Proverbs 6:16-19 “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent […]
Did you know that God has no “favorites”? He does not show partiality. How thankful I am…each person is loved by God, equally. This was demonstrated by Jesus’ death on the cross for everyone’s sins. (NASB) John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes […]
Would you even consider biting into a piece of rotten fruit? I don’t think so. Only those who are truly hungry and are starving would do such a thing. Yet, how often do your actions produce rottenness? Man’s wisdom does that, God’s wisdom produces only “good fruit”. How can your life produce […]
This devotional continues to explore the definitions of the words James used to describe God’s wisdom, that wisdom which comes from heaven: (NIV) James 3:17 “…full of mercy…” Consider our need to seek mercy in the courts of heaven with God as our Judge…we deserve condemnation and His true justice. God’s justice […]