This iconic verse is more profound than many realize. Paul struggled with the reality that many Israelites were trying to achieve salvation through their own works rather than submitting to faith in Christ. In verse 17, he emphasizes that God has provided the message, but it must be received and accepted. Faith involves more than…
Paul endured severe trials during his ministry and he used his experience to explain God’s power and love for all believers. Romans 8: 31-39 lists a multitude of difficulties believers may face and today’s verse captures the message of hope he wants to convey: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. I spent…
Giving thanks and praise to the Lord during difficult seasons is hard, but in today’s verse, David declares his sincerity and passion for all the Lord has done in his life. True praise requires our entire beings and cannot be underestimated in its ability to shift our perspective. As I’ve said many times, our perspective…
Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper, shortly before He was arrested. He was preparing the disciples for His impending death. At the same time He made it clear that He now regarded them as His friends. He wanted them to understand the depth of His sacrifice and His love for them. While John…
It’s important to note that Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison. He was to a gift received from the Philippians. The full chapter explains in more detail how he learned to be content in all circumstances because he trusted the Lord and because he understood that peace and joy aren’t dependent on our…
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