14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. (Romans 13:14 NKJV)When we “make no provision” for the flesh, we are focusing fully upon God. We are not making excuses that allow us to fulfill our desires simply because we can. Taking up our cross...
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There Is No Condemnation
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who[a] do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:1-2 NKJV)It can be difficult for us...
To Walk Humbly
8 He has shown you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justly,To love [a]mercy,And to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 NKJV) In our short verse today, God gives us simple instruction. To do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God. This seems to be a...
A New Song
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;And He inclined to me,And heard my cry.2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,Out of the miry clay,And set my feet upon a rock,And established my steps.3 He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God;Many will see it and fear,And will trust in the Lord. (Psalm...
Keep Pride in Check
12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preachChrist’s gospel, and a [a]door was opened to me by the Lord, 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia. (2 Corinthians 2:12-13 NKJV)Even when God opens a door for us...