Day 12 | The Promise of Joy
Psalms 126:5-6, “5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.” In this world you will get hurt. You will suffer great pain. You will bury loved ones, hear of innocent people…
Read MoreDay 13 | The Promise of Never Being Alone
Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” God promised His people in the Old Testament that though they were going to face many enemies and hardships, He was never going to…
Read MoreHealthy, Wealthy, & Wise
Opening Text 2 Peter 1:3-9, 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine…
Read MoreDay 14 | The Promise of Strength
Isaiah 40:31, “…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” The above passage is one of my favorite passages in the entire Bible. I believe I love it so much because…
Read MoreDay 15 | The Promise of Peace
John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus’ promise of peace to His disciples is a great promise for you today no matter what trouble you may be facing in life. …
Read MoreThree Heresies Exposed
On Ash Wednesday I was inspired to write the following on my facebook page, There are three heresies in Christianity that have caused the most pain and loss of true discipleship, (1) Roman Catholicism, (2) Calvinism, and (3) Cessationism. However, by far the most deceiving and damning to men’s souls has been Roman Catholicism. I…
Read MoreDay 16 | The Promise of Protection
Psalm 91:4, “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” David in the above Psalm encourages the righteous to believe and trust God to protect them from all the harm of the enemy. Some have taken this Psalm to mean…
Read MoreDay 17 | The Promise of Financial Provision
Proverbs 10:22, “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.” Did you know that God promises to bless you with wealth? Now before you misunderstand me and start claiming the Bible promises every believer will be a millionaire, let me define the Biblical definition of wealth. Wealth in the…
Read MoreDay 18 | The Promise of Persecution
Mark 10:29-30, “29 I tell you the truth, Jesus replied, no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel 30 will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields–and with…
Read MoreDay 19 | The Promise of God’s Church Being Built
Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Can you imagine what it would’ve been like to be Peter and hear this? Jesus was straight up declaring to this rugged fisherman that He was going…
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