Posts with the tag “faith”

“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

“Then he said, ‘Take the arrows,’ so he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, ‘Strike the ground’; so he struck three times, and stopped. And the man of God was angry with him, and said, ‘You ...  Read More

“And He said to them, ‘Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.’ And they took it.” – John 2:8 NKJVReflectionAs the servants obeyed Jesus, water became wine. What we draw out by fait...  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

“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.” – Isaiah 45:2 NKJVReflectionGod goes before us, breaking through barri...  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

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

...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

…above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. - Ephesians 6:16 NKJVReflectionFiery darts are flaming arrows, coming at us like mis...  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

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. - Proverbs 18:21 NKJVReflectionWords have power to wound or to heal, to tear down or to build up. Too often, we...  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

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is ...  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

“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

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1 NKJVReflection:Dark tunnels cannot cancel God’s presence; they ...  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

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” – Revelation 12:11 KJVReflection:Testimonies show the gospel in action and breathe hope into weary hearts. We may l...  Read More

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to ...  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

“…for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.” – Hebrews 7:19 NKJVReflection:The enemy tempts us with lies that w...  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

“So he cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float.” – 2 Kings 6:6 NKJVReflection:When the iron axe head sank, God made it float again. In the same way, He restores our passion,...  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

“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