The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s charge, because the Lord was with him. And whatever he did, the Lord made it succeed. Genesis 39:23 What really is success on an eternal scale? Is it promotion and having the accolades of the industry and public? Is it financial riches? Or is it faithfulness […]
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The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Genesis 1:2 The Holy Spirit IS God. But most of American Christianity gives the Holy Spirit a minor role, and subsequently does not teach or even mention
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12 Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will He instruct in the way that he should choose. 13 His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land. 14 The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant. Psalms 25:12-14 Verse 14 is widely translated differently. It
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:4 Benson Commentary — “Through a dark and dismal valley, full of terrors and dangers, as this phrase signifies, that is, though I am in peril of death, though
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 What methods do you use to calm yourself? How does the Holy Spirit utilize His fruit of peace in your life? Have you asked Him how
From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard Him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through
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Do you seek promotion with God? Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court. Daniel 2:49 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon. Daniel 3:30 What events happened between those
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And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.” Matthew 9:33-34 How important is real discernment? What if you are trying to be a ‘good’ person but
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:5-7 Share in
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord. The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful
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