Promises for the Battle
Faithfulness
I Was Just Thinking … About Jesus’ Triumph on Palm Sunday
Shortly before the day that we now call Palm Sunday, Jesus walked into the village of Bethany and raised his friend, Lazarus, from the dead. This event did not go unnoticed. Word spread. This sign, as John’s gospel labels Jesus’ miracles, was the capstone of a series of signs that began when he turned water … Continue reading
Sustenance #3—Certain Comfort
Yahweh, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and the vegetation, who gives breath to the people on it, declares. … “I am the Eternally Faithful One, that is my name; I will not give my glory to another.” Isaiah 42:5–8 Comfort rests in the arms of confidence, and … Continue reading
Sustenance #1—Sustaining Kindness
As we approach the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, we will benefit by considering what God’s Word tells us about how he will sustain us in our various endeavors as he sustained Christ in his. Having these words in our hearts will keep our faith strong when we encounter situations in which we might think we … Continue reading
Trials #2—Available Escape
No test has ever come upon you but such as is common to humanity. And God is faithful: He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but with the trial will also provide the way of escape, so that you will be able to endure. For this very reason, my beloved, flee … Continue reading
Trials #1—Success Produces Endurance
Throughout Scripture, we see that human beings undergo tests/trials to see if they will remain faithful to God, that is if they will continue to entrust him to be the source of goodness in their lives. From Adam to Abraham to Israel to Jesus to the Apostle Paul, we see examples of God’s testing people … Continue reading
Freedom #8—Freeing Truth
Jesus said, “If you continue in my teaching, you are truly disciples of mine; and you will know the truth; and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31–32 At an early age our parents taught us about the nature of gravity. Youthful experiments designed to test the reliability of these lessons reaffirmed this truth, … Continue reading
Loving God #6—The Crown of Life
Blessed are those who endure testing, because, having become trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life, which God promised to those who love him. James 1:12 When God created human beings, he crowned us with glory and majesty, making us just a little lower than himself as he commissioned us to subdue and govern … Continue reading
Forgiven #2—Justly Forgiven
If we walk in the light, as God is in the light, … the blood of God’s Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin. … If we confess our sins, God is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:7–9 The one thing that we can … Continue reading
Examples of Faith #7—Paul
I have learned to be content in any circumstance. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11–13 When we think of Paul the apostle, it … Continue reading
Goodness #7—Long-lasting Good
The Eternal is good. His extravagant kindness is everlasting, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:5 Our patience runs out. Our loyalty decays. Our generosity withers. Our mercy delays. Our devotion dies down. Our compassion goes flat. Our graciousness dwindles. Our lives are like that. … God’s is not! From eternity to eternity, God … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 