Tag: hope

I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death. Philippians 3:10 As our relationship deepens with Christ, we want to share more of His life with Him. This is also true of people who form a close relationship with…

Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Is there anyone reading this book who does not want to finish well? Our Lord created all of us to be everlasting success stories. There are many good…

Be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Ephesians 6:18b-20a One of the maladies of our society…

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesian 6:10-11 We live in a society that exalts strength and power. Our history is laced with conflict and confrontation. We love to solve problems using…

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1 Our world is full of imitations or imitators. These imitators promise that their product is as good or even…

I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16-17a We are constantly checking our bank accounts to verify our earthly riches. These feed our flesh and give us a false sense…

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:6,8 Sometimes we feel that we are living in a slimy swamp or…

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called…

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 When we accept Christ as our Savior, we are permitted to experience His…