2 Timothy 1:9-10 He 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, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Read the context It seems that these were some of Paul's last words to his friend Timothy. Locked in a prison cell,...
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Col. 3:12-13 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Read the context Did you ever try on your parents' clothes when you were younger? It was fun to pretend, but those giant shoes were impractical. God calls us to dress like our brother Jesus - His best qualities are what...
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2 Cor. 12:9b-10 Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Read the context Wouldn't it be nice if life was always easy? No frustrations at work. No struggles at home. When you come across problems outside of our control, they're in the control of your God. It isn't a bad thing to...
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Acts 2:23–24 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. Read the context Have you ever considered death's score? Through the history of the world it has claimed victory after victory. It only took one to defeat death for everyone. The once...
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Psalm 62:5–8 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation;he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God - he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people;pour out your hearts to him,for God is our refuge. Read the context "I'll feel more steady when..." Do you find yourself saying this, shaken by life. Often, something new pops up, and you still face uncertainty. You don't need to fear....
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Romans 8:32–34 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Read the context The lawyer was notorious. No matter the charges thrown at his client, he'd make sure...
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John 10:27–30 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” Read the context Sheep aren't praised for much... but they're certainly good listeners. They know they're shepherd's voice. Do you know your shepherd's voice? Your Savior speaks to you through...
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Phil. 3:10-12 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Read the context At mile 24 of the Flying Pig, the finish line—not comfort—keeps runners going. The Christian life can feel the...
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Exodus 18:17ff Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. ... Select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Read the context Moses was completely overwhelmed in his role as leader. Why? Because instead of asking for help, he...
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