Luke 1:26-35 & Matt. 1:18-25 (KJV) Truly believing in Jesus, His gift of salvation and His ongoing work in our lives is an issue of the heart. (Rom. 10:9-10) As the little boy did in the movie, Polar Express, those who truly believe: Hear what others don’t hear. For the Christian, it is the voice […]
It’s A Wonderful Life, When You Have Confidence
Heb. 10:35-39 (NIV) Don’t let the hard times in life blind you from your confidence in God and give up, when you could receive the reward. Confident that with God’s help you can persevere through the hard times. (Phil. 4:13) Confident that God will fulfill His promise to be with you all the way. (Heb. […]
It’s A Wonderful Life, When You Have Assurance!
Hebrews 10:19-31 (NIV) It makes life wonderful and more enjoyable when you have the assurance that: Your sins are covered in the blood of Christ v.19, 20, 29 (sins are forgiven) Your sins are cleared from your own conscience v.22 (sins are forsaken) Life is dreadful when you don’t have this assurance because the Bible […]
It’s A Wonderful Life, When You Have Purpose!
Rom. 8:28-31 (NIV) It’s A Wonderful Life of Purpose When: You know God is working for you (Our good) [Rom. 8:28] You know God is working out of you (His plan) [Eph. 1:11-12] You know God is working through you (His pleasure) [Eph. 1:4-9] You know God is working in you (His Word & light) […]
It’s A Wonderful Life, When We’re Thankful
1 Thess. 5:16-18 (NIV) The scripture doesn’t say, be joyful when everything is going good, pray when you have spare time or be thankful in certain circumstances. No, it says that joyfulness, prayer, and thanksgiving should be a continual part of our lives no matter the circumstances! Joyfulness, prayer, and thanksgiving are like triplets with the […]