Tag: NIV Posts
Seeing His Glory
Scripture “Then Moses said, ‘Now show me your glory.’ ” (Exodus 33:18, NIV) Word Moses was talking to God and said, “God, show me Your glory.” God responded by saying, in effect, “Okay, Moses. I’ll show it to you, but you can’t see My face. The way you’ll know that I’ve been here is that […]
Excel in Giving
Scripture “But since you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” (2 Corinthians 8:7, NIV) Word Paul said in Second Corinthians, “I want you to excel in the gracious […]
In the Day of Trouble
Scripture “In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5, NIV) Word People ask all the time, “Where is God in tragedy?” When we encounter difficulty and tragedy, we have to […]
Remain Confident of This
Scripture “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13, NIV) Word When David wrote Psalm 27, he was going through a tough time. Things weren’t going his way. But he said in effect, “I’m not worried. I’m not upset. I am confident […]
The Place of Blessing
Scripture “Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: ‘Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.’ ” (1 Kings 17:2–4, NIV) Word In scripture, God had a place of […]
He’ll Make Up for Lost Time
Scripture “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten…” (Joel 2:25, NIV) Word Friend, God knows how to make up for years you’ve lost in your life. No, you can’t relive your childhood, but God can make the rest of your life so rewarding, so fulfilling that you don’t even miss what […]
Get Ready for the New
Scripture “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined.” (Luke 5:37, NIV) Word Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Sometimes, in order to move forward into the blessing God has for […]
He Makes Everything New
Scripture “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’…” (Revelation 21:5, NIV) Word Can you remember the time when you first discovered a big dream in your heart? Maybe you were determined to excel in your career, excel as a parent, or even excel in your walk with the Lord. […]
The Blessing Follows Obedience
Scripture “If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God.” (Deuteronomy 28:1–2, NIV) Word God […]
Obey Quickly
Scripture “…To obey is better than sacrifice…” (1 Samuel 15:22, NIV) Word One of the best things I’ve learned in life is to obey God quickly. When God asks you to do it, do it right then. When God told David to go face Goliath, the Bible says David ran to the battlefield. Do you […]
Little Things Mean a Lot
Scripture “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…” (Luke 16:10, NIV) Word In scripture, the prophet Elisha told a man named Naaman to go wash in the Jordan River and he would be cured of his leprosy. Naaman was the Captain of an army, a very influential man. He […]
Let Go of the Wrong Relationships
Scripture “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’ ” (1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV) Word Do you ever get around a certain person and feel an uneasiness or an unrest? Something inside says, “Stay away. That’s trouble.” Those are not just bad vibes. That’s the Holy Spirit warning you. It may be small, but […]
