Posts with the category “faith-and-trust”

“But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.” – Ephesians 5:13 NKJVReflectionJust as better lighting reveals hidden details, Christ’s light re...  Read More

“But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.’” – Matthew 16:23 NKJVReflectionJesus rebuked Pe...  Read More

“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is ...  Read More

“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” – Luke 2:7 NKJVReflectionNo one made room for J...  Read More

“Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying, ‘Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.’...  Read More

“Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.” – Luke 1:36–37 NK...  Read More

“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJVReflectionTrue giving springs from love, not duty. We don’t ...  Read More

“So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.” – Luke 2:6 NKJVReflectionJoseph and Mary’s disrupted plans led them to Bethlehem, exactly where prophecy would...  Read More

“And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, ‘Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?’ But He turned and rebuked them, and sa...  Read More

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the...  Read More

“…whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itsel...  Read More

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and in...  Read More

“Then Elijah said to Ahab, ‘Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.’” – 1 Kings 18:41 NKJVReflectionElijah didn’t just hear rain—he heard abundance. Faith listens differentl...  Read More

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18...  Read More

“… who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of t...  Read More

“Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.” – James 3:10 NKJVReflectionOur words carry the power to heal or to harm, to bless or to break. When ...  Read More

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” – Isaiah 26:3 NKJVReflection:God’s peace is a powerful guard over our hearts and minds. When our thoughts r...  Read More

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 NKJVReflectionNo matter what we face, God calls us to ...  Read More

“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.” – Luke 17:15–16 NKJVReflectionOnly one leper...  Read More

“…in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18–...  Read More

Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! - Psalm 46:10 NKJVReflectionWhen nothing seems to move, our hearts grow restless and seek change. ...  Read More

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. - Psalm 20:7 NKJVReflectionPeople may forget what we have done, take it for granted, or even respond with...  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 NKJVReflectionWhatever God is doing in our lives, He is do...  Read More

“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 NKJVReflection:Peace begins when we release every care into the hands of our loving Father. God invites us to cast our burdens upo...  Read More

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard yo...  Read More

...from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of...  Read More

“But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.” – Acts 28:5 NKJVReflection:When the enemy strikes, we are not called to fear but to stand firm in faith. Paul shook off the viper an...  Read More

A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle. - Proverbs 18:19 NKJVReflectionOffenses and contentions are like the bars of a castle, hindering ...  Read More

For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. - Psalm 103:14 NKJVReflectionGod knows our weaknesses and still loves us completely. He understands what shaped us in the past and what we need f...  Read More

But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, ‘Lord, save me!’ And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, ...  Read More

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body a...  Read More

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJVReflectionFear and intimidation paralyze us when we face situations where boldness is neede...  Read More

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. - 2 Corin...  Read More

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word. - Psalm 119:107 KJVReflectionWhen we are weak or weary, God’s Word quickens us with new life. In times of pain, fear, or discoura...  Read More

I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Psalm 34:1 NKJVReflectionThroughout life we walk through joy and sorrow, struggles and rest, breakups and reconciliat...  Read More

"We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sig...  Read More

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. – John 15:5 NKJV Reflection Our position in Christ is one of trust, safety,...  Read More

And Jesus said, ‘Who touched Me?’ When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, ‘Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, Who touched Me?’ But Jesus said, ‘Somebody touched Me, f...  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:Fear tells us God won’t listen, but truth reminds us He does....  Read More

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” - Ephesians 5:8 NKJVReflection:We sometimes follow others’ lights until they fade. Then we learn to depend f...  Read More