“So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. ForContinue reading “1 THESSALONIANS 5:6-22 ”
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1 THESSALONIANS 4:11-12
“Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLT It is completely understated how importantContinue reading “1 THESSALONIANS 4:11-12 ”
PHILIPPIANS 4:10-11
“How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:10-11 NLT I have heardContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:10-11 ”
PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing.Continue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2
“This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” Philippians 1:1-2 NLT Paul writes to every memberContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2 ”
2 KINGS 6:16-17
““Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.”Continue reading “2 KINGS 6:16-17 ”
HAGGAI 2:5
“My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came out of Egypt. So do not be afraid.’” Haggai 2:5 NLT Haggai delivers a message to Israel that his spirit has been present with them since before Egypt. Based on our knowledge of history, it is easy to see this as an obviousContinue reading “HAGGAI 2:5 ”
HAGGAI 2:4
“But now the Lord says: Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people still left in the land. And now get to work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” Haggai 2:4 NLT When God provides us the context of his presence,Continue reading “HAGGAI 2:4 ”
COLOSSIANS 3:15-17
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms andContinue reading “COLOSSIANS 3:15-17”
EPHESIANS 6:14-15
“Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.” Ephesians 6:14-15 NLT As Paul begins to describe the Armor of God, it is apparent that it is a functionalContinue reading “EPHESIANS 6:14-15”
EPHESIANS 1:1-2
“This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” Ephesians 1:1-2 NLT Paul, writing to theContinue reading “EPHESIANS 1:1-2”
JUDE 1:1-2
“This letter is from Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and a brother of James. I am writing to all who have been called by God the Father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love.” Jude 1:1-2 NLTContinue reading “JUDE 1:1-2”