Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa As high as the heavens are above the earth- that is how vast His mercy is toward those who fear Him.
– Psalm 103:11 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Despite the fact that we don’t deserve it His mercy toward us is without measure.
You will be the LORD’s holy people, as He promised you with an oath. He will do this if you obey the commands of the LORD your God and follow His directions. Then all the people in the world will see that you are the LORD’s people, and they will be afraid of you.
Deuteronomy 28:9-10 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
People can tell you are a believer not because you say so but by how you live.
Afterward you may go and celebrate because of all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household. Remember to include the Levites and the foreigners living among you in the celebration.
– Deuteronomy 26:11 (New Living Translation (©2007))
When you really stop and think about all the good things God has given us, it makes you want to have a party!
In His spiritual, holy nature He was declared the Son of God. This was shown in a powerful way when He came back to life.
– Romans 1:4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When Jesus arose from the dead it proved once and for all that He truly is the Son of God. Happy Resurrection Day!
I don’t call you servants anymore, because a servant doesn’t know what his master is doing. But I’ve called you friends because I’ve made known to you everything that I’ve heard from my Father.
– John 15:15 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
What better friend can we have then Jesus Himself?
He certainly has taken upon Himself our suffering and carried our sorrows, but we thought that God had wounded Him, beat Him, and punished Him.
– Isaiah 53:4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If Jesus took our grief upon Himself why do we try to take it back?
It’s not that I’ve already reached the goal or have already completed the course. But I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me.
– Philippians 3:12 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
None of us can claim to have reached perfection but we strive to be more like Jesus day by day.
Fight the good fight for the Christian faith. Take hold of everlasting life to which you were called and about which you made a good testimony in front of many witnesses.
– 1 Timothy 6:12 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Nobody promised living for God would be easy but it’s so worth it in the end!
The Holy One has anointed you, so all of you have knowledge.
– 1 John 2:20 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Worldly knowledge may have some value but what’s truly important will be taught to you by the Holy Spirit.
Be merciful as your Father is merciful.
– Luke 6:36 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If we were as merciful as we are judgmental more people would be drawn to Christ.