“Let us with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16
Sovereign Father, how I thank you that I have a great high priest in Jesus—a Savior who was tempted and tested in every way, but proved utterly faithful [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Drawing Near
Posted in Hebrews on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Kindness of God
Posted in 2 Samuel on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“So Mephibosheth ate at the David’s table, like one of the king’s sons.” ~ 2 Samuel 9:11
Great God of abundant grace, You know that I love the story of David and Mephibosheth. As the grandson of the former king, Saul, and son of Jonathan, he was a potential rival to the king’s throne. Any other [...]
Walking by the Spirit
Posted in Galatians on July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“But I say, walk by the Sprit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” ~Galatians 5:16
My God of grace, you know the battle that is waged every day in my mind and in my heart. My flesh desires that which is contrary to the Spirit and your Word. Whether it is the worldly sin [...]
Assurance of Grace
Posted in Philippians on July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” ~Philippians 1:6
Father, I am thankful for these words of Paul, words that are meant to encourage and build up in the presence of potentially discouraging circumstances. They remind me that the [...]
No More Tears
Posted in Revelation on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold! I am making all things new!’” – Revelation 21:4-5a
My Father in Heaven, how [...]
The Idolatry of Reputation
Posted in Uncategorized on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“They do all their deeds to be seen by others.” ~Matthew 23:5a
Lord Jesus, when you warned your disciples about having a Pharisaical heart, you were warning them of replacing the gift of the gospel with the beauty of one’s reputation as the prize of one’s heart. The Pharisee, as a respected group within Judaism, lived [...]
New Mercies
Posted in Lamentations on July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him.” ~Lamentations 3:22-24
Sovereign Father in Heaven, even in the midst of tragedy and heartbreak, Jeremiah was able to affirm the steadfastness of your [...]
It is Finished
Posted in John on July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“It is finished!” ~John 19:30
Abba, Father, When Jesus spoke those words on the cross, he intended for them to echo throughout time, that each new generation, by the enabling grace of your Holy Spirit, would hear and believe the good news. My mind and my heart worship you with thanksgiving in light of your eternal [...]
Grace Flows Downhill
Posted in 1 Peter on July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” ~ 1 Peter 5:5b
My God and my King, how beautiful is humility. How glorious is the scene of my Savior emptying himself of divine rights and privileges, taking on flesh and sacrificing himself as [...]
Forgiveness
Posted in Colossians on July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” ~ Colossians 3:13b
My God and cleanser of my soul, I thank you for forgiving me of my sins by nailing them to the cross, “canceling the record of debt that stood against me with its legal demands.” You have cast them into the depth of [...]
Working All Things for Good
Posted in Genesis on July 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” ~ Genesis 50:20
Sovereign Father, how I pray that you would enable me to see the events of my life the way that Joseph was able to [...]
Inexpressible Joy
Posted in 1 Peter on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you… Though you have not seen him, [...]
Abiding in the Vine
Posted in John on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Abide in me, and I will abide in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart [...]
Living by Faith
Posted in Proverbs on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” ~ Proverbs 3:5
My Savior Jesus,
I confess that there is nothing more difficult for me than to live by faith. Trusting you sometimes seems, well, impossible. It’s not because you are not trustworthy. As you know, my mind has no trouble affirming your [...]
Belonging to Jesus
Posted in Romans on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.” ~ Romans 1:6-7
Abba, Father, I remember playing kickball at recess in elementary school. You know how I always wanted to be a captain because I feared that I [...]
The Bronze Serpent
Posted in John, Numbers on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, what whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life.” ~ John 3:14-15
Father in heaven, everyone knows John 3:16. But the context is John 3:14-15, which is the image of the bronze serpent from Numbers 21. In the [...]
