He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.Colossians 1:13,14 Two verses, four truths. If you accepted Jesus as your Saviour, you have been forgiven, redeemed, delivered and transferred. There is no longer any fear of… Continue reading Secure Future
I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me – This is where we find our confidence. When the Lord is always before you, He is always in sight. Focusing on Him allows us to… Continue reading Immoveable
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.Colossians 3:9,10 I find it interesting that Paul found it necessary to tell the Christians at Colossae not to… Continue reading Without Deceit
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20 There are verses that we know by heart, either… Continue reading Shame and Awe
Do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.Proverbs 3:11,12 It is often said that ‘rules are made to be broken’, although that usually comes from someone trying to justify what they’ve done. I have… Continue reading Law of Liberty
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?1 Corinthians 3:16 We know that God’s Spirit dwells within every believer making our spiritual being His temple. Have you considered that collectively, a fellowship of believers also represents God’s temple? In this letter of Paul’s, when he says, “you… Continue reading Build With Gold
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.Psalm 4:8 I am sure that all of us appreciated the benefits of a good night sleep and the ability to sleep soundly throughout the night. For some, though, the minute we get into bed, the mind… Continue reading Handing It Over
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.Colossians 3:1 Once we come to faith in Christ there is a shift in how we look at the world. Our perspective changes, what drives us changes and our attitude changes. A… Continue reading Heavenly Attributes
So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.1 Corinthians 3:7 In this part of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian believers, he was reminding them of where their focus should be and on whom it should be. We all need leadership and human nature drives us… Continue reading Master Gardener
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.Proverbs 3:7,8 What is driving you to do the things that you do? Take a moment and think about the different things you have done so far this week.… Continue reading Choices, Choices
Guide Me Home 