Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa The gatekeeper opens the gate for Him, and the sheep respond to His voice. He calls His sheep by name and leads them out of the pen.
– John 10:3 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The Great Shepherd Jesus, knows each and every one of us by name! That’s awesome!
So when He had come back again from the dead, the memory of these words came back to the disciples, and they had faith in the holy Writings and in the word which Jesus had said.
– John 2:22 (Bible in Basic English)
Sometimes the Bible verses you read today won’t make sense until much later. Keep reading it though so God can use it at the proper time!
We know that the person we used to be was crucified with Him to put an end to sin in our bodies. Because of this we are no longer slaves to sin.
– Romans 6:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Only through the power of the cross can we overcome the power of sin.
Can I stop myself from laughing at this Bible? We’ll see!
Therefore, let’s keep on pursuing those things that bring peace and that lead to building up one another.
– Romans 14:19 (International Standard Version (©2008))
We all have the choice of lifting our brothers and sisters up or bringing them down. God says we need to lift each other up.
We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave His life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers.
– 1 John 3:16 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Just as love compelled Jesus to die for us, so we also should be willing to die for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
“I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you My peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.”
– John 14:27 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Real peace of mind comes from Jesus alone.
It is God who produces in you the desires and actions that please Him.
– Philippians 2:13 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
It is through the Holy Spirit that we are able to do that which God has called us to do.
The angel of the Lord is ever watching over those who have fear of Him, to keep them safe.
– Psalm 34:7 (Bible in Basic English)
There’s been many times when the enemy has devised a plan to harm you that the Lord had His angels protect you.
And now my head will be lifted up higher than my haters who are round me: because of this I will make offerings of joy in His tent; I will make a song, truly I will make a song of praise to the Lord.
– Psalm 27:6 (Bible in Basic English)
Praise Him because He makes you an overcomer over the enemy’s plans. Sing to Him a song of victory!!!