Philippians 1:6, “And I am sure of this, that he who has begun a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” With the coming end of 2020, there is one promise from Scripture that we all can take comfort in, as Paul stated in his letter to …
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A Trigger To Pray – With Joy
Philippians 1:3-5, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Even though Paul was chained in prison and awaiting his trial in Rome, physically separated from …
Chains Broken
Philippians 1:1-2, “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” The book of Philippians’ Paul wrote to encourage his close friends, in Philippi (a city in …
What Brings Victory When Nothing Else Can
Ephesians 6:19-20, “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” NIV. Think about what was the most …
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The Only One Who Will Never Have Interstate Traveling Restrictions
Ephesians 6:17-18, “And take the helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.” When Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus, while …
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Edict: Confuse and Cause Panic
Ephesians 6:16, “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. That little word “all” holds a lot of truth in Ephe. 6:16. It means in every circumstance, in every situation, not just some instances. On every occasion, Paul is telling us, …
Being Fit And Prepared For Combat
Ephesians 6:10-11, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Is it possible for our faith to grow stronger during a time of waiting? Abraham’s did, as Paul stated in …
Buying Up Opportunities Like A Shrewd Business Person
Ephesians 5:15-17, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Put your name in Ephesians. 5:15-17, in the blanks: “_______________ look carefully then how you …
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Specific Practical Action Steps Needed
Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” What does it mean for you to be an imitator of God? What does that look like to you? I have been asking myself that …
Hard Questions To Answer
Ephesians 4:31-32, “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” I think we all are weary and fed up with all of the perpetual fault-finding, arguing, and hatred …