Joyce

Example

6 So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. 7 As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece—throughout both Macedonia and Achaia. I Thessalonians 1:6-7 Paul was bragging about theContinue reading “Example”

True Freedom

4 This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. Galatians 2:4 These false teachers who came against Paul were devout Jews, possibly Pharisees who were jealous of the freedom the Gentiles had in Christ. They were bound in their own spirits and didContinue reading “True Freedom”

Shack Dwellers

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 Our Salvation is a gift, freely given based on God’s love, not anything we have done or could do to earn it. Earned love is never a gift. When someoneContinue reading “Shack Dwellers”

Understanding My Blessings

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, Ephesians 1:3 The Holy Spirit began to speak toContinue reading “Understanding My Blessings”

Stink No More

19 And his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power(AT) is the same as the mighty strength(AU) 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead. Ephesians 1:19 Resurrection power is available to and in us.When I first read this, I pondered the idea of how much power I had in my life and walk withContinue reading “Stink No More”

Jesus in Daily Routine

30. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight .41.And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything hereContinue reading “Jesus in Daily Routine”

Who Touched Me?

In the crowd that day there was a woman who for twelve years had been afflicted with hemorrhages. She had spent every penny she had on doctors but not one had been able to help her. She slipped in from behind and touched the edge of Jesus’ robe. At that very moment her hemorrhaging stopped.Continue reading “Who Touched Me?”

This Little Light of Mine

Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. Luke 11:34 Jesus is sharing how our light is to shine so others can see the wonder of joy and belief we have in Him. If we open our eyes wideContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”

He sees Your Tears

As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession—a woman’s only son was being carried out for burial. And the mother was a widow. When Jesus saw her, his heart broke. Luke 7:12 Jesus and His disciples were going from village to village preaching, teaching and healing. A widow’s son had died, and sheContinue reading “He sees Your Tears”

No Longer a Slave

5Then he said, “The Son of Man is no slave to the Sabbath; he’s in charge. Luke 6:5 Observation: Way too much in this chapter to settle on one verse, but this one sets up the rest by saying the Son of Man is not a slave but the Master of all commands and rules!Continue reading “No Longer a Slave”