6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. 1Continue reading “Imitators and Models”
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Behavior That Reflects God
10 Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by [f]doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];Continue reading “Behavior That Reflects God”
Clean House and Dig Deep
So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk. You’ve had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God’s pure kindness. Then you’ll grow up mature and whole in God. 1 Peter 2:1-3 MSG Peter is addressing new Christians and encouraging them toContinue reading “Clean House and Dig Deep”
Daily Rest
16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you(AE) by what you eat or drink,(AF) or with regard to a religious festival,(AG) a New Moon celebration(AH) or a Sabbath day.(AI)17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come;(AJ) the reality, however, is found in Christ. Colossians 2:16 Paul is telling us not to live by the old code, because JesusContinue reading “Daily Rest”
Jesus, Only Jesus
What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn’t work. So, I quit being a “law man” so that I could be God’s man. Christ’s life showed me how and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with him. Galatians 2:19-21 The MessageContinue reading “Jesus, Only Jesus”
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”
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”
Journey with Joyce 