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...

Covered & Protected

20 In the cover of your presence you hide them    from the plots of men;you store them in your shelter    from the strife of tongues. (Psalms 31:20 ESV) With a view that spans many years, we can look back over our lives and see how God has sheltered us and preserved us. It is...