“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16 As Christians, it is really so hard to live a life that is always on the track of what Christ has prepared for us. A lot of people claim… Continue reading Living a Wise Life – Ephesians 5:15-16
Category: Daily Bread
The Beginning of Wisdom and Knowledge – Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10 It is very hard to understand sometimes what God wants us to do. Most of the time, being afraid is associated with fear. So, when we read the phrase, “fear of the Lord” will… Continue reading The Beginning of Wisdom and Knowledge – Proverbs 9:10
Against the Evil Forces – Ephesians 6:12
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6:12 If we read our verse today, we get to be ushered into an image of war. Even if… Continue reading Against the Evil Forces – Ephesians 6:12
Being Given Over to the Death of Christ – 2 Corinthians 4:11
“For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body.” – 2 Corinthians 4:11 The Christian life is filled with so many mysteries and a paradox of opposite things. If we are truly in Christ, we will suffer… Continue reading Being Given Over to the Death of Christ – 2 Corinthians 4:11
The Old Covenants – 2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14 A lot of people, even Christians think that what God… Continue reading The Old Covenants – 2 Chronicles 7:14
The Lord is Near – Philippians 4:5
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5 Both the extended greetings at the beginning of Paul’s many epistles and the lengthy farewells at the end, give us a wealth of information on God plans and purposes for His Church and teach us much on living the Christian life,… Continue reading The Lord is Near – Philippians 4:5
Confess and Renounce Your Sins – Proverbs 28:13
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13 As much as we can, we always try to hide everything we did, especially if it’s horrible. Yet, no one is actually counting you on that. However, life is easy they say, either you want… Continue reading Confess and Renounce Your Sins – Proverbs 28:13
Our Salvation is Not Through The Law – James 2:10
“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.” – James 2:10 A lot of people held their heads up knowing that they almost fulfill all of the commandments of God. Some people said that they only disobeyed three commandments out of the ten… Continue reading Our Salvation is Not Through The Law – James 2:10
The Revealed Plans of God – Ephesians 1:9-10
“He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” – Ephesians 1:9-10 Before all things, we are united in Him. We… Continue reading The Revealed Plans of God – Ephesians 1:9-10
God Punishes and God Rescues – 2 Peter 2:9
“if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.” – 2 Peter 2:9 We all see God as someone who punishes the wicked. Most people believe in Him or obey Him because they are afraid that God… Continue reading God Punishes and God Rescues – 2 Peter 2:9