Series: Devotion

From where comes my help? Again, the promises of God… read more

The Holy Spirit living in us—as close as can be, but never forcing Himself on us or coming where He is not wanted. No, He would never do a thing like that! He behaves like Jesus, full of grace and love

“I didn’t know how I was going to make it, but I trusted Jesus to get me through. He laid down His life for us, and I know He loves us. And so I turn to Him when I’m in trouble.”

The first thing Paul does is go find somebody to tell about Jesus! He’s not thinking about his own comfort. He’s concerned about these people, and he’s going to make a start on bringing them the Good News

Now the cross, a sign of triumph, goes before us through life, through the unknown valley of death, and into the promised land of life in God’s presence forever.

And that day, they proved it through their actions. The church stayed united in love, and one of the new leaders—a man named Stephen—eventually had the honor of being the first to lay down his life for Jesus.

The breath of Jesus departed and His body was returned to the earth, buried in a tomb, yet the plans of our Heavenly Prince could never perish. Jesus, the Son of God and Son of Man, rose from the dead and, because He lives, He promises that we too will rise from death.

Consider your eyes: when they contact the eyes of another human being, they have power to build a bridge. And your vocal chords, your mouth, your ears, they’re for bridge-building, too

When we meet someone who claims to speak for God, we look at these things. Is the person honest? Kind? Merciful? Truthful? Obedient to the proper authority? If he doesn’t act like Jesus, it’s time to run.