Defeat Conquered

Have you ever suffered defeat? Do you feel as though you are defeated today? Have you lifted your hands in victory? Do you feel victorious today? Who are you drawn to? Why are you drawn to them? At some point in our lives, we have felt defeated. Perhaps we feel defeated today by events orContinue reading “Defeat Conquered”

New Covenant – Part II

Yesterday, we began discussing covenant. Jeremiah had prophesied that God would make a new covenant with his people. Today, we see what that covenant was going to be. God’s people are those who choose to follow his Son, rather than just Israel and Judah. Does the covenant mentioned in today’s passage look familiar? Does itContinue reading “New Covenant – Part II”

Saved By Grace

Do you understand what grace is? Have you been shown grace? Have you shown grace to someone else? Grace is a word that gets thrown around a lot in religious circles. But we may not fully understand it. We may state it is unmerited favor, and we would be correct. But do we really understandContinue reading “Saved By Grace”

Given Talents

Have you ever been given a large sum of money? Did it change your life? Have you been put in charge of a large sum of money for business? Did it make you nervous? Did you feel like you had a huge responsibility? Do you know you have been given a lot already? If weContinue reading “Given Talents”

Bow to the Master

Are you head-strong and bent on being your own boss? Or will you work for someone else, and do as they instruct you to do? Are you seeking to be independent and not need assistance from anyone else? Or are you willing to accept the help of someone who can provide all you need? WeContinue reading “Bow to the Master”

Covenant

Have you ever taken an oath? Was it an oath in court? Was it an oath to enter the military? Have you entered into a covenant? Was it a covenant of marriage? Was it a business contract? Have you made a covenant to obey God? We swear oaths in many different settings. It may beContinue reading “Covenant”

Bold Before God

Do you consider yourself to be bold? What is the boldest thing you have ever done? Have you surprised yourself with your boldness? Have you asked God to see him face-to-face? What do you think God’s answer would be? Have you read what he told Moses? We can be bold at times. We may beContinue reading “Bold Before God”

Change God’s Mind

Yesterday, we saw the Israelites disobey God by creating a golden calf to worship as their idol while Moses was on the mountain receiving the law from God. God was angry at them for choosing to worship an idol rather than him. He was ready to destroy them all. Have you wondered what God thinksContinue reading “Change God’s Mind”

It Is Simple

Are you confused by the complexity of requirements in various aspects of life? Do you quickly become frustrated by all the hoops you must jump through to abide by the rules? Do you wish things were simpler? What would you say if there was something very simple in life? We live in a complex world.Continue reading “It Is Simple”

Overcoming Weakness

Do you sometimes feel as though you are being controlled by something else? Do you have sudden urges to do things you know you shouldn’t do? Have you tried to stop yourself and been unable? Have you sought the power of God to overcome them? Living in this world brings many temptations to us. ThoseContinue reading “Overcoming Weakness”