2 Timothy 1:7 Yesterday we looked at the first part of this verse: “For God gave as a spirit not of fear…” The rest of the verse looks at the positive. What does the Christian have through the work of the Holy Spirit? “Power.” You were born again by His power. You have that inner … More Daily Devotional for 12 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1v7 part 2
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us not a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” To be human is to feel fear. It has been part of the human condition since the fall – Adam and Eve hid from God; they were afraid because they were naked. The Bible talks about … More Daily Devotional for 11 August 2020 – 2 Timothy 1v7
1 Timothy 1:17 Christians know that one of the things that we should do is worship God, but we can find it hard. How do we worship? What do we say? Today’s verse shows us two important things: Firstly, worship is a natural overflow from what He has done for us and who He is. … More Daily Devotional for 10 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1v17
1 Timothy 1:16 Is our sin too much for God’s mercy? Paul would answer with an emphatic, “no!” In yesterday’s verse, we saw that he referred to himself as the worst of sinners. Yet he, the worst of sinners, is saved! Today’s verse shows us that the example of God’s mercy to Paul is an … More Daily devotional for 9 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1v16
1 Timothy 1:15 When we think about being saved, we should be amazed at lots of things. But there are two things that stand out. One is the amazing love of God. He loved us so much that He sent His Son to die in our place. The second is the people He has shown His … More Daily Devotional for 8 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1:15
Colossians 3:4 There is one more phrase in Colossians 3:4 – “When Christ who is your life appears.” We will appear with Him in glory but, if you are a Christian, He is your life now. He is the source of life. Our life comes from Him. We have physical life because He is our creator. … More Daily Devotional for 7 August 2020 – Colossians 3v4 part 2
Colossians 3:4 Yesterday’s verse says,”Your life is hidden with Christ in God.” You are hidden and protected in Christ. Also, we are hidden in the sense that we just look like ordinary people. Christians don’t go around with halos on their heads! Now the world sees weak Christians, and people think we are mad or … More Daily Devotional for 6 August 2020 – Colossians 3v4
Colossians 3:3 Following on from yesterday, today’s scripture tells us why Christian believers are called to “set our minds on things that are above” (Colossians 3:2). Today’s verse says “For…” (that is the reason) “…you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). “You have died.” This is the other side … More Daily Devotional for 5 August 2020 – Colossians 3v3
Colossians 3:2 Today’s verse calls us to be heavenly minded. “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2). This verse is not talking about neglecting the practical things of earthly life but about the direction our minds go. The words, “things that are on earth” (v2) are … More Daily Devotional for 4 August 2020 – Colossians 3v2
Colossians 3:1 “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.“ The final part of this verse is such good news for the Christian – Jesus is seated at the right hand of God. It is good news firstly because … More Daily Devotional for 3 August 2020 – Colossians 3v1 part 3
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