Posts with the category “faith-and-trust”

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

“Let us lay aside every weight… and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” - Hebrews 12:1–2 NKJVReflection:Weights grow heavier the longer we carry them. What once felt light soon hinders...  Read More

“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6 NKJVPride blinds us to God’s light, feeding offense and fear. Humility clears our vision and draws grace near. Grace gives the undes...  Read More

“After that He put His hands again upon his eyes… and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.” – Mark 8:25 NKJVReflection:One touch of salvation changed us forever; more touches keep transforming ...  Read More

“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