Posts with the category “faith-and-trust”

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. – John 8:31–32 KJVRefle...  Read More

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. - Matthew 6:34 NKJVReflectionWhen tomorrow’s fears cr...  Read More

“…to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” - Colossians 1:9 (NKJV)ReflectionAccepting God’s wisdom requires faith and surrender. His ans...  Read More

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)ReflectionHeavy burdens often result from carrying more than we’re meant to bear—our own struggles,...  Read More

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)ReflectionSpiritual expectation often begins unse...  Read More

 “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” - Matthew 6:27 (NKJV)ReflectionWorry can consume our thoughts like a hamster on a wheel—constantly spinning without moving forward. But Je...  Read More

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” - Matthew 10:16 NKJVReflectionTo walk in spiritual discernment, we must guard our hearts ...  Read More

“For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.” - Matthew 10:20ReflectionA follower of Christ preaching in Japan was suddenly insulted in front of many. Rather than ret...  Read More

“Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.” - Proverbs 4:5ReflectionIn every decision, big or small, we should remember to ask God for His wisdom and seek...  Read More

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” – Ephesians 3:20 NKJVReflectionGod is all-powerful—able to do what we cannot even imagine. He is working, even whe...  Read More

“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper… the Spirit of truth… for He dwells with you and will be in you.” – John 14:16–17 NKJVReflectionGod is everywhere—at all times. He is n...  Read More

“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them…” – Hebrews 11:13 NKJVReflectionThe heroes of faith saw the promises of God from a distan...  Read More

“Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself… by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.” – Ephesians 1:5–6 NKJVReflectionGod accepts who we are in Christ, even though He do...  Read More

“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.’” – Romans 8:15 NKJVReflectionGod is not distant—He is our Abba...  Read More

But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. – Matthew 6:6 NK...  Read More

I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. – John 10:14–15 NKJVReflectionJesus is our...  Read More

And no one puts new wine into old wineskins… But new wine must be put into new wineskins. – Luke 5:37–38 NKJVReflectionThe Holy Spirit is always doing something new, yet we often cling to the old out ...  Read More

Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high. – Luke 24:49 NKJVReflectionThe disciples waited in obedience for the ...  Read More

? James 3:14-15, 17"But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic... Bu...  Read More

"As an eagle stirs up its nest, Hovers over its young, Spreading out its wings, taking them up, Carrying them on its wings…" – Deuteronomy 32:11 NKJVReflection: Just like an eagle stirring its nest, ...  Read More

"So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." – Luke 11:9 NKJVReflection: We do not stop asking in faith for God's will. Even when ...  Read More

“…could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.” – Luke 6:48 NKJVReflection:When the storms of life come, a foundation in Christ holds firm. He is the Rock beneath our faith, our peace, and our ...  Read More

“The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” – Psalm 138:8 NKJVReflection:God is not distant from what concerns you—He i...  Read More

“Eye has not seen… The things which God has prepared… But God has revealed them…” – 1 Corinthians 2:9–10 NKJVReflection:Our unlimited potential in Christ is not defined by what we’ve already achieved,...  Read More

“For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves… they… comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” – 2 Corinthians 10:12 NKJVReflection:The Spirit of God leads us toward unity, not com...  Read More

“Elizabeth… has also conceived… For with God nothing will be impossible.” – Luke 1:36–37 NKJVReflection:God confirms His will with perfect timing. As we walk in faith, He sends affirmation to strength...  Read More

“…bearing with one another, and forgiving one another… even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” – Colossians 3:13–14 NKJVReflection:To forgive is to release what we believe someone owes us fo...  Read More

“…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ… may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” – Ephesians 1:17 NKJVReflection:Spiritual discernment flows from intimacy with Go...  Read More

Reflection:Unbelief often arises from familiarity. As we obey God's leading and walk in our new identity, those closest to us may not understand or accept the transformation. Yet, we must forgive and ...  Read More

“…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5 NKJVReflection:Not every thought is trustworthy—especially when filtered through past wounds. The enemy uses a...  Read More

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. – 2 Corinthians 13:14 NKJVReflection:When we stumble, we may feel distant from God...  Read More

Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. – Galatians 6:9 NKJVReflection:Progress doesn't always look like forward motion. Sometimes it looks lik...  Read More

When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door… your Father who sees in secret will reward you. – Matthew 6:6 NKJVReflection:When life feels overwhelming, it’s tempting to retreat ...  Read More

No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn… – Isaiah 54:17 NKJVReflection:The words that wound us often come unexpectedly—some k...  Read More

Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage… They go from strength to strength; Each one appears before God in Zion. – Psalm 84:5–7 NKJVReflection:In our lowest valle...  Read More

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. – Romans 15:4 NKJVReflection:We don’t always realize ...  Read More

For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power. – 1 Corinthians 4:20 NKJVReflection:The Kingdom of God is revealed not through words alone, but through the visible power of God at work in and thro...  Read More

And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” – ...  Read More

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:2 NKJVReflection:God often calls us out of our comfort zones to experience new levels of trust and victory. Like eagles nudged...  Read More

He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. – Psalm 23:3 NKJVReflection:Insecurity creeps in when we base our worth on shifting circumstances instead of God’s u...  Read More