This verse gives us a twofold definition of faith. It is “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not.” This verse also adds hope into the mix. It is an unwavering hope, of course, because of the confidence in your faith. In order to better understand this verse, ask yourself: […]
Picture this: you sleep through your alarm, so you have to skip breakfast and run out the door, even though you’re already late to work. When you get to work you forgot the notes for you important meeting at home. Can you picture that feeling? Frantic, stressed, defeated. Even if the last thing on your
This passage is a great reminder that you are in God’s hands. Sometimes, we walk through hard and trying times, but remember that God is still with you leading you to his path for you. There is another verse, Isaiah 66:9 that says, “I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born,
“Ask and you shall receive” does not mean that God will grant you every little thing that you ask for. Ask in his name, and God will grant you good things. Remember, the phrase ask and you shall receive will never disappoint, since you do not need anything that is not in God’s will. In
What an important and loaded verse. When God’s flawless, holy character is revealed, people . We would love to hear, in what ways do YOU live by faith? How is living by faith different than just having faith?
Jesus Christ knows what we’re thinking, feeling, and believing. He knows this better than we do. The Apostle Peter wanted the early Christians to know that no matter what, there will be undefinable joy when in relationship with Jesus. Even with setbacks, when things aren’t going well, the underlying belief in Jesus will fill our
It’s so easy to remind each other to remember God is with us through the good times and the bad times. But, he is also there in-between. You don’t need a big life event to occur to celebrate our God. Give thanks! Spread the word each and every day!
When you read this passage, you instantly feel a sense of security. The love we receive from God is the definition of unconditional love. It is deep, everlasting, and unwavering. At times, it is easy to fall back into fear and insecurity due to human experiences such as death, popularity, or material goods, but if
This passage can apply to anyone who trusts in the Lord. Due to her unwavering confidence in the Lord, you can see her strength and dignity shining out of her. She has no anxiety about what is to come next, because she remembers that God’s plans for her are good and not evil. To never
When God makes a promise to us, it has to be true. He cannot promise anything that isn’t true. The great flood of the Old Testament signified the end of the old world. The new world that we live in, is a world of God’s mercy. As the old world was ruined, to be a
