To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27. It’s good to remember that Creator God – Father, Son, Spirit, knew all that would be when they created us and everything we see. No surprises. And…

Happy is the one who listens to Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting beside My doors. For whoever finds Me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34-35 NRSV. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more…

I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me find Me. Proverbs 8:17. God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:14. Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will…

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 NKJV. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that…

Since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 1 Thessalonians 5:8. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV. Therefore, with…

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Psalm 105:3 ESV. My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand. John 10:27-28. Pray in the…

In order that “they may indeed look, but not perceive, and may indeed listen, but not understand; so that they may not turn again and be forgiven.” Mark 4:12 NRSV. The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Then…

For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them. Matthew 13:15. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and…

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord. Psalm 89:15. I loved this from My Utmost for His…

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7. The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your…