Victory – Page 15 – Rising with the Son

You Can!

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NLT) “Apart from me you can do nothing,” Jesus said. So years later, having experienced the truth of these words, Paul penned downContinueContinue reading “You Can!”

Facedown

But when the assembly gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron and turned toward the tent of meeting, suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared. Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the tent of meeting, and the LORD said to Moses, “Get away from this assembly soContinueContinue reading “Facedown”

What Do You Think About?

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8 NLT) It amazes me how easily we let anything enter our mind, even though we wouldn’t easilyContinueContinue reading “What Do You Think About?”

Eating Right

But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 NLT) I can’t go a day without reading the Bible. It has become my spiritual food. This is the point Jesus makes in today’s passage as well.ContinueContinue reading “Eating Right”

My Type of Music

And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. (Romans 16:20 AMPC) I love to sing about God’s love and goodness in my life, but for a long time, spiritual warfare has been my type of music. You know, songs about warfare and victory which talk about God’s power and Satan’s finalContinueContinue reading “My Type of Music”

Come Ahead

But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come ahead.” (Matthew 14:27-30 MSG) After feeding the large crowd, Jesus sends His disciples away in the boat and goes up toContinueContinue reading “Come Ahead”

Don’t Say a Word

Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was. (Job 2:13 NIV) I’ve learned that sometimes the best thing to do for someone who is hurting is to be there for them without saying aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Say a Word”

Thank God for Abigail!

David replied to Abigail, “Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you to meet me today! Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands. For I swear by the LORD, the God of Israel, who has kept meContinueContinue reading “Thank God for Abigail!”

A Remedy for Anger

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. (Proverbs 15:1 NLT) The voice on the other end of the phone was terse. I could tell the client was very angry. However, their rage quickly began to subside when the person on the phone answered them gently. Try answering an angry person withContinueContinue reading “A Remedy for Anger”

Sons of Thunder

When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?” But Jesus turned and rebuked them. (Luke 9:54-55 NLT) Is it any wonder that Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17)? When the Samaritans wouldn’t welcome Jesus, James and John wanted toContinueContinue reading “Sons of Thunder”