27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because[a] the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:27 ESV) Consider for a moment the fact that God searches our hearts and we are given the Spirit, and so God knows the mind of the Spirit....
Reliance
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say[a] to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalms 91:1-2 ESV) It can be very easy to get caught up in thinking that we have to work out our every problem, our...
From Least to Greatest
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, (John 17:1 ESV) From the least most basic and menial of task to the most grandiose and greatest, we should seek to glorify the Father....
Personal
20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 ESV) Consider just how personal the statement...
Temptation
“‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.” “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” (Excerpts from Matthew 4:1-11 ESV) Just before Jesus began His ministry He...