And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:5 (NLT) When we place our faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit pours out the love of God in our hearts. It is…
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The Victory Of The Cross (1 Peter 1:21)
Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory. 1 Peter 1:21 (NLT) The very foundation of our faith and confidence in God is the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Through His resurrection…
Abundance of Grace (Romans 5:17)
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Romans 5:17 (KJV) Notice that there is an abundance of grace. In other words, there is no such thing as a grace shortage….
The Great Exchange (2 Corinthians 5:21)
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV) On the cross is where the great exchange took place. Jesus took our sin, we received His righteousness. In Christ you and I have become as…
Come Boldly Before The Throne Of Grace (Hebrews 4:16)
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 (KJV) As a result of the finished works of Jesus we can boldly come before the Father’s throne, knowing that His grace – His unmerited favor – is sufficient…
Remember What God Has Already Done (Psalm 77:12)
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Psalm 77:12 (KJV) When we meditate on – think intently, focus upon, and consider – all that God has already done, and when we talk about His goodness, it builds our confident dependence on Him. Remembering what God has done in the…
Acknowledge God In All Your Ways (Proverbs 3:6)
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 (KJV) Acknowledging God in all our ways simply means we live in an authentic relationship with Him. We can make it our practice to talk to Him throughout the day, listening for the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit. We…
Abundance Of Peace (Psalm 72:7)
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. Psalm 72:7 (KJV) We have been made righteous simply as a result of our faith in the finished works of Jesus. As a result we are called to flourish, and God’s desire is that we receive His abundance…
