Category Archives: grace

May 9th- King Solomon was not afraid to praise God in public

2 Chronicles 6: 3Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. 4He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my … Continue reading

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March 26th-He would actually be in sin if he were to stop praying for the people.

1 Samuel 12: 21“You must not turn aside, for then you would go after futile things which can not profit or deliver, because they are futile. 22“For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, … Continue reading

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March 22nd-Ruth’s kindness and integrity were soon rewarded

Ruth 3:10 Then he said, “May you be blessed of the LORD, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. 11“Now, my daughter, do … Continue reading

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January 16th-Jacob wisely sends his sons well-prepared, but also puts it all in God’s hands.

Genesis 43:11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry down to the man as a present, a little … Continue reading

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January 15th-And, God stayed by his side, using him in remarkable ways.

Genesis 39:21 But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer. Repeatedly, we see Joseph, regardless of his situation, showing the fruits of the Holy Spirit. And … Continue reading

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December 15th-Paul’s words serve to keep the peace among friends and even family who are now divided by their faith.

Hebrews 13: 1Let love of the brethren continue. Paul encourages the Hebrews to love one another, which, on the surface, seems like a typical phrase seen elsewhere in the Word. But, looking a bit deeper, he is talking to a … Continue reading

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December 13th-the simple answer is His love; a love so great it leads to the full expression in John 3:16.

Hebrews 7: 25Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. 26For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, … Continue reading

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November 25th-“Upon whose strength would I rather rely, mine, or the Lord’s?”

2 Corinthians 12: 9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in … Continue reading

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November 10th-Only the blood atonement of Jesus Christ will justify us before God.

Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; 20because by the works of the … Continue reading

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November 2nd-a longer look back will reveal just how far the Lord has brought us from our sin-filled past.

Acts 16: 31They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house. 33And he took them … Continue reading

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