For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17. “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord,…

Here is My servant whom I have chosen, the One I love, in whom I delight; I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. A bruised reed He will not break, and…

Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in You. Psalm 143:9. You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7. I loved this from Hearing God by Dallas Willard: “Abide in Me as I abide in you. Just as the…

The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. Psalm 94:19 NKJV. Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.…

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8. Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him. Psalm 32:10. And here, in our chapter, Matthew 5, begins the teachings of Creator God…

If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 NKJV. This, Matthew 4, is an amazing chapter. Right after baptism, Jesus, the Son, is led to the desert to face…

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and…

Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for Me…

For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6. Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of His servant? Let him who walks in…

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 NKJV. You make known to me the path of…