Posts with the category “faith-and-trust”

“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” – 2 Corinthians 5:18 NKJVReflection:Conflicts pull us to take sides...  Read More

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful…” – 1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJVReflection:Temptation strikes quickly, pulling us toward harmful choices and guilt. Bu...  Read More

“Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Lord, help me!’” – Matthew 15:25 NKJVReflection:When heaven seems silent and people reject us, worship keeps faith alive. The Canaanite woman ignored opposit...  Read More

“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’” – Romans 1:17 NKJVReflection:Faith rests on Christ’s finished work and brings th...  Read More

“Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.” – Joshua 6:1 NKJVReflection:God uses unexpected moments to break the walls that self‑protection b...  Read More

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” – Ephesians 3:20 NKJVReflection:God always does more than we ask or think. When we reach our limit, the Holy Spiri...  Read More

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.– Galatians 6:10 NKJVReflection:Opportunities often appear in ordinary moments—a call, a...  Read More

“You have also given me the shield of Your salvation… You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip.” – Psalm 18:35-36 NKJVReflection:When life feels unstable, God enlarges our path and keeps...  Read More

“But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew.” – Exodus 1:12 NKJVReflection:When Pharaoh afflicted Israel, they still multiplied and grew. Likewise, trials and warfare cannot s...  Read More

“Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward.” – Genesis 13:14 NKJVReflection:It was only after Abraham separated from Lot that God revealed H...  Read More

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” - 2 Corinthians 4:7 NKJVReflection:Our natural frame may seem ordinary, yet God has placed...  Read More

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19 KJVReflection:God meets our needs according to His riches, not ours. Worry shifts our gaze ...  Read More

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on.” – Philippians 3:12 NKJVReflection:We press on not because we have arrived, but because Christ calls us higher. Uncertainty ...  Read More

“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” - 2 Corinthians 1:20 NKJVReflection:God’s promises are fulfilled through Jesus, not pending future acts. ...  Read More

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1 KJVReflection:Transitions stretch us as God prepares us for what lies ahead. He often reveals the less...  Read More

“He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens.” – Revelation 3:7 NKJVReflection:God opens doors that no man can shut and closes doors no one can open. We trus...  Read More

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28 NKJVReflection:Trials can reveal hidden blessings, despi...  Read More

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 NKJVReflection:The confidence we have in Him is not blind or wishful thinkin...  Read More

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 NKJVReflection:God’s thoughts toward us are alway...  Read More

“For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.” – 1 Corinthians 3:9 NKJVReflection:We belong to God—not only His fellow workers but His building and His field. Our pri...  Read More

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8 NKJVReflection:Life’s changes and challenges often shake us, but Jesus remains unchanging. Consistency in Him gives us perseve...  Read More

“And He said, ‘Do not lay your hand on the lad… for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.’” – Genesis 22:12 NKJVReflection:Abraham’s willingness ...  Read More

“Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness.” – 2 Corinthians 9:10 NKJVReflection:As we des...  Read More

“When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, ‘Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.’” – Luke 5:4 NKJVReflection:After fruitless labor, Peter obeyed Jesus’ word and witnessed...  Read More

“Then the LORD said to Noah, ‘Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.’” – Genesis 7:1 NKJVReflection:Like Noah, we are ...  Read More

“And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.” – Luke 17:14 NKJVReflection:The lepers were healed as they went, not before. Our obedience cannot be conditional on immediate results. The Lord ...  Read More

“The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.” – Proverbs 11:25 NKJVReflection:God often leads us to pray or encourage others even when we feel weak. In ministe...  Read More

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’” – John 8:12 NKJVReflection:As we follow Christ, the ...  Read More

 “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ Then He said, ‘Take now your son… and offer him there as a burnt offering.’” – G...  Read More

“For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 12:8 NKJVReflection:God reveals hidden things through His Spirit ...  Read More

 “So the Lord said, ‘If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you.’” – Luke 17:6 NKJVReflection:Fa...  Read More

“Now there were set there six waterpots of stone… Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the waterpots with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim.” – John 2:6-7 NKJVReflection:The servants filled the jars to...  Read More

 “His mother said to the servants, ‘Whatever He says to you, do it.’” – John 2:5 NKJVReflection:God’s instructions often seem impossible or unreasonable. Like the servants at Cana, our obedience activ...  Read More

“Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19 NKJVReflectionWhen our hearts are ...  Read More

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4 NKJVReflectionChrist within us is greater than every opposition...  Read More

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” – Isaiah 41:10 NKJVGod’s presence drives...  Read More

Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. - 2 Timothy 4:2 NKJVReflectionWe are always on call for the Lord’s work, whether a...  Read More

"…God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did.” – Romans 4:17 NKJVReflectionGod spoke Abraham’s identity before the promise came to pass. In the same w...  Read More

"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJVReflectionFeelings of inadequacy can hold us back from new steps of faith. Yet God promises that...  Read More

"God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise…” – 1 Corinthians 1:27 NKJVReflectionFaith sets is apart in a world chasing applause and approval. Standing out for God means r...  Read More