Work to Do

1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. (Psalm 32:1-2 NIV) When we realize we are fully forgiven by our belief and acceptance of...

WPCU

13 “To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. (Job 12:13 NIV) When wisdom, power, counsel and understand are all in God’s hands why would we think that we needed anything more? When we rely upon Him for everything all these things are ours. He sends His...

Approval

10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 NIV) When we strive to gain others approval we can...

By Purpose

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV) Yesterday we looked at being called by name. Today we look at being called to a purpose. Many times it is...

By Name

43 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. (Isaiah 43:1 NIV) When someone calls us by name, they tend to know us....