New Testament – Page 21 – Rising with the Son

Just Not Ready

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV) I like how in one of the federal electionContinueContinue reading “Just Not Ready”

First Priority

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33 NLT) I’ve learned that putting God first makes everything else fall into place. Spending time with Him before moving on to the rest of the day’s activities gives me more than enough time toContinueContinue reading “First Priority”

By the Grace of God

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV) As I reflect on my own life, I, too, must admit that it’s by the grace of God that I am what I am today and that His grace to meContinueContinue reading “By the Grace of God”

He’ll Always Be There

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. (James 4:8 NLT) What has been keeping you away from God lately? No matter what it is, be assured that if you call on Him today, you’ll find Him. The Bible promises that if we come near to Him, He’ll come near to us.ContinueContinue reading “He’ll Always Be There”

The Lord Has Need of It

And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” (Luke 19:34 ESV) As He was approaching Jerusalem, Jesus instructed two of His disciples to find Him a colt on which no one had sat before, untie it and bring it to Him. And if asked about why they were untying it, they should simply say,ContinueContinue reading “The Lord Has Need of It”

You’re Cordially Invited

Jesus replied with this story: “A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come, the banquet is ready.’ But they all began making excuses. (Luke 14:16-18 NLT) Once, a family member chose to invite many people to an importantContinueContinue reading “You’re Cordially Invited”

Lay Down the Crown

At the same time the twenty-four elders knelt down before the one sitting on the throne. And as they worshiped the one who lives forever, they placed their crowns in front of the throne and said, “Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things, and byContinueContinue reading “Lay Down the Crown”

God Will Repay Us

Then Jesus said to the man who had invited him: When you give a dinner or a banquet, don’t invite your friends and family and relatives and rich neighbors. If you do, they will invite you in return, and you will be paid back. When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, theContinueContinue reading “God Will Repay Us”

Enough for Today

There are two things, Lord, I want you to do for me before I die: Make me absolutely honest and don’t let me be too poor or too rich. Give me just what I need. If I have too much to eat, I might forget about you; if I don’t have enough, I might stealContinueContinue reading “Enough for Today”

Goodbye or Good Riddance?

Then Paul went down on his knees, all of them kneeling with him, and prayed. And then a river of tears. Much clinging to Paul, not wanting to let him go. They knew they would never see him again—he had told them quite plainly. The pain cut deep. Then, bravely, they walked him down toContinueContinue reading “Goodbye or Good Riddance?”