At The Last Supper, Jesus told His disciples that He was leaving and they could not follow Him, then He reassured them they would not be alone. He promised a helper that would dwell within them forever. He also promised to return and described His resurrection. Today’s verse is the culmination of His conversation. The…
Yesterday I wrote about the last verse of Psalm 23 and today I’m going back to the beginning. In verses 1-2, David establishes the view of the Lord as our shepherd and begins describing how a shepherd cares for his flock. In Psalm 23, David draws from his experience as a shepherd and sets the…
Psalm 23 is possibly the most memorized chapter in the Bible. Each verse describes one of the Lord’s attributes using the analogy of a shepherd, which makes perfect sense since David was a shepherd. Verse 6 focuses on the promise of eternal life with God and His constant presence in our lives. God watches over…
Some scholars refer to Philippians as the joy letter because Paul uses the words joy and rejoice frequently in the letter. Today’s verse is a simple straightforward declaration of joy. Joy is more than happiness which is fleeting and based on circumstances. Joy is a deep abiding peace that comes from the Holy Spirit. No…
This verse hit me hard today when I realized the context. While Matthew 18:20 is specifically referencing how to manage conflicts and sin among believers, the overarching message emphasizes the importance of community and unity within the body of the church. The full chapter describes the steps that we should follow to resolve conflicts among…
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