Promises for the Battle
Approval
Trials #3—Rewarded Testing
Happy, fortunate, are those who endure testing, because when they have proven reliable, they will receive the crown of life God promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Businesses crave the coveted Underwriters Laboratories certification stamp on their products because the trademarked symbol signifies that the product has proven reliable by enduring rigorous trials. … Continue reading
Success #5—Excellent Success
God will complete the good work he began in you … Your love will abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, so you will be sincere and blameless going into the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6–10 If one of the keys … Continue reading
Praised by God #6 — Approved Commendation
It is not the individuals who commend themselves who are approved, but the person the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:18 Self-condemnation and self-commendation are both unwise. When we condemn ourselves, we imply that Jesus’ death for us was inadequate. But God raised him from the dead to prove that it was. So if God does … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 