August 16, 2023“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7 Every day, we face a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. The devil, our adversary, seeks to distract, deceive, and destroy us. But as children of God, we have the power to actively resist the devil and walk in victory. James 4:7 reminds us of the importance of submitting ourselve...  Read More

August 15, 2023“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” – John 8:44 The devil, our adversary, seeks to deceive and distort the truth in our lives. He whispers lies into our...  Read More

August 14, 2023“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10 The devil is crafty and cunning. He designs and creates cages in our lives to make us believe that we are trapped and cannot escape our current circumstances. He seeks to steal our joy, kill our dreams, and destroy our faith. But as followers of Christ, we...  Read More

As we navigate our own journey of faith, let’s not overlook the profound impact of Jesus’ miracles. They serve as a resounding testimony, echoing through the pages of history, attesting to the undeniable truth that Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet but the Son of God. So, when doubts assail your faith, remember the miracles—undeniable proof that speaks louder than any words.  Read More

August 13, 2023“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18 Pride is a deceptive and dangerous trait that often leads to destruction. Today’s key Scripture warns us that pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit precedes a fall. When we allow pride to take hold of our hearts, we become vulnerable to its destructive consequences. Pride blinds us to our...  Read More

August 12, 2023“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23 Yesterday, we talked about how if we want to break free from the stronghold of pride, we need to recall our rescue. However, that’s not all we have to do if we want to experience freedom from pride. We must also refocus our identity in Christ. Instead of living for th...  Read More

August 11, 2023“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” – 1 Timothy 1:15 As we’ve discussed the past few days, pride builds a cage around us, blinding us to the reality of our own brokenness and need for salvation. To escape this cage, we must humbly recall the life that God has saved us from. We are all ...  Read More

August 10, 2023“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” – Acts 3:19 Pride ensnares us in its cage, keeping us trapped in self-centeredness and separating us from the abundant life God intends for us. However, there is a way to break free and escape the hold pride can have on us. And that escape route comes through repenta...  Read More

August 9, 2023“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:8-9 Pride, like a cage, entraps and confines us, hindering our spiritual growth and distancing us from God’s presence. To break free from its grasp, we must first recognize the...  Read More

August 8, 2023 “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” – James 4:6 Did you know that pride can be the very thing that keeps the unbeliever out of heaven? It blinds individuals to their need for salvation, hinders repentance, and prevents the acceptance of God’s grace. James 4:6 reminds us that God opposes the proud but extends favor to the humble. Understanding the detrimental effec...  Read More

August 7, 2023“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11 Pride poses a significant threat to the work we will undertake in heaven. It compromises our ability to serve wholeheartedly, selflessly, and in alignment with God’s purposes. As Luke 14:11 reminds us, those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble the...  Read More

August 6, 2023“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” – James 4:6 Pride is a formidable obstacle that hinders the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It erects barriers, obstructing the transformative power of God’s Spirit. Scripture makes it very clear that God opposes the proud but extends favor to the humble, as we see in today’s key verse. Understanding the detrimental effects...  Read More