‘There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.’ 1 John 4:18 NKJV All too often we mistakenly believe that God accepts us based on the degree of our love for Him rather than on the degree of His love for us. This can only...

‘By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.’ 2 Peter 1:3 NLT Following God means finishing what He has called you to do. Not everyone who starts out well finishes well. Occasionally we’re shocked and saddened to learn that a...

‘Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.’ Ephesians 4:24 NLT Before the crucifixion, Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane. He felt intense emotions. ‘And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great...

‘He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.’ Matthew 14:14 NKJV Jesus demonstrated compassion wherever He went. He taught that we must care for ‘the least’ among us (see Matthew 25:40). The New Testament church...

‘Whenever you give a banquet, invite people who are poor, who have disabilities, who are limping, and people who are blind.’ Luke 14:13 NASB Luke writes, ‘It happened, that when He went into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees on the Sabbath to eat bread,...

‘If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil.’ 1 Peter 3:10 NLT Your tongue has creative power. If you doubt that, criticise someone, and observe the look on their face and their response. Now try complimenting them and...

‘Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.’ 3 John 1:2 NKJV Your body is like an ‘earth suit’ that will eventually die and be replaced with a new, heavenly, Christlike body. Paul writes, ‘But we have this treasure...

‘The goodness of God leads you to repentance.’ Romans 2:4 NKJV Satan wants to convince you your failures are so bad that they disqualify you in God’s eyes, that you’re unworthy of His love and grace, and that you should avoid God altogether. Don’t believe him. Here...

‘And the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.’ Isaiah 65:17 NKJV Satan is called ‘the accuser’, and he will try to keep you focused on your past. He can hurt you every day unless you accept God’s forgiveness, forgive yourself and others, and move forward....

‘I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’ Philippians 1:6 CSB Your God-given assignment in life comes with three things. (1) A plan. ‘I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in...