"Lord, I've often been impressed with the sweetest taste of your words, even sweeter than honey to my mouth! I stand amazed at the understanding gained from your instructions; this is why I so dislike every wrong way of living. Your instructions are the lamp for my feet, and the light on my path in …
Chosen Connected and Productive
John 15:1-2 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit." What believer hasn't at times been discouraged by their lack of fruitfulness? Many believers have …
LIVING IN THE FULLNESS OF GRACE
John 1:16 "Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given." "Out of his fulness" says John, conveying the thought of the fullness of grace which has been given us in Christ (fullness conveys the idea of an abundant flow of one blessing after another). The apostle is reminding …
By Faith Alone
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Law Abiding Citizens Ancient teachers of the Law were passionate about maintaining the integrity of their faith. Unfortunately, …
Empowering Thoughts
Romans 3:23-24 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." We all have this in common, none of us can measure up to God's standard of righteousness, and all of us had to be …
Encountering Grace
Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Do you hope to spend eternity praising God? At the judgement seat of Christ, do you hope to hear Jesus say "well done my good and faithful servant? David found the answers that quieted his …
Trusting in Abounding Undeserved Favor
During troublesome times it’s natural to be concerned about the future. In God’s providential care of our lives, we will at times pass through seasons when things don’t seem to be going our way. Forgetting that life isn’t always “mountain top” experiences, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten us, or if we’re somehow …
