Promises for the Battle
Doug Knighton
Humility #4—Humble Graciousness
Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:5–7 Fear and arrogance … Continue reading
The King’s Strange Journey
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you: he is legitimate and has been saved, humble and riding on a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because his followers thought that the kingdom of God was going … Continue reading
Humility #3—Revived Humility
Thus says the high and exalted One, who lives forever, whose name is holy, “I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit, in order to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. For I will not contend forever, … … Continue reading
Humility #2—Exalting Humility
Jesus humbled himself in that he became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God highly exalted him, and bestowed on him the name which is above every name. Philippians 2:8–9 Humility is so difficult to motivate that God promises extravagant benefits to us if we will manifest that frame … Continue reading
Humility #1—Restful Humility
It makes sense, doesn’t it, that finite human beings should be humble. The Bible indicates this and is full of examples of people who were and who weren’t. Humility is absolutely necessary to being a disciple of Jesus, because it takes humility to trust God as he did and to obey God as he did. … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … Training In Godliness
Much is being said these days about how important regular physical exercise is for maintaining good health. According to statistics quoted in a recent Reader’s Digest article, it increases our life expectancy on the average of four years. But much greater benefits come from maintaining another kind of exercise program. Paul urged Timothy, “Train yourself … Continue reading
Peace #8—Peaceful Praise
Whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute; if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things … practice these things; and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8–9 O God of peace, we rejoice in your tranquility; we exult in your serenity. … Continue reading
Peace #7—Consequential Peace
There will be affliction and distress for every human soul that effects evil, … but glory and honor and peace to everyone who accomplishes good, … For there is no partiality with God. Romans 2:9–11 We understand; we know with the certainty that makes us jump out of the path of a speeding automobile: When … Continue reading
Peace #6—Intentional Peace
Do you want a lifetime of good times? Then don’t speak evil or treacherous words! Turn away from evil and do what is good! Seek peace and pursue it! Psalm 34:12–15 “Accidental peace,” if not exactly an oxymoron, is such an incongruous pairing that Scripture never suggests its existence. Instead, peace occurs as we intentionally … Continue reading
Peace #5—Kingdom Peace
Since the kingdom of God is … righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, we pursue what makes for peace and for edifying one another. Romans 14:17–19 When Jesus began his ministry, he started by issuing this proclamation: “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent and believe in the good news!” To the … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 