Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities– all things have been created through Him and for Him.
– Colossians 1:16 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))
If you read this in context you see it is referring to Jesus. Can there be any doubt that Jesus is God Himself with the Father and the Holy Spirit?
Search for the LORD and His strength. Always seek His presence.
– 1 Chronicles 16:11 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
We should always be seeking after God. Being in His presence should be a high priority at all times.
For truly, the earth will be dark, and the peoples veiled in blackest night; but the Lord will be shining on you, and His glory will be seen among you.
– Isaiah 60:2 (Bible in Basic English)
We are to be a reflection of God’s glory in this evil world.
You are my hiding place and my shield. My hope is based on Your Word.
– Psalm 119:114 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
In God is a place of protection like no other. Hide His Word in your heart and your faith will increase.
See, in place of peace my soul had bitter sorrow. but You have kept back my soul from the underworld; for You have put all my sins out of Your memory.
– Isaiah 38:17 (Bible in Basic English)
Because of His precious Blood, God chooses not remember our sins and as a result we will never end up in Hell.
I don’t want wicked people to die.” declares the Almighty LORD. “I want them to turn from their evil ways and live.”
– Ezekiel 18:23 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God doesn’t want anyone to be separated from Him in Hell but we all have the free will to choose what to do with our lives.
But in every man who keeps His Word, the love of God is made complete. By this we may be certain that we are in Him.
1 John 2:5 (Bible in Basic English)
We cannot be transformed into what God wants us to be without getting His Word into us and keeping It.
Remember that the sky, the highest heaven, the earth and everything it contains belong to the LORD your God.
– Deuteronomy 10:14 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When you get down to it, none of us can claim ownership of anything, not even our bodies. God created everything we can and cannot not see.
Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
In good times and in bad always have an attitude of thanksgiving in your heart because none of us deserve God’s goodness.
The LORD protects the souls of his servants. All who take refuge in him will never be condemned.
– Psalm 34:22 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When you come to God He will never reject you.