August 20, 2023“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” – Psalm 4:1 In the hustle and bustle of life, we often find ourselves burdened with distress and overwhelmed by various challenges. In those moments, we cry out to God, seeking relief and guidance. Psalm 4:1 reminds us of the assurance we have in approaching our ri...  Read More

August 19, 2023“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4 As believers who are free in Christ, we possess a dangerous quality, not in the sense of harm or destruction, but in the transformative power we carry. When we are no longer bound by the schemes of the devil, we become agents of change and...  Read More

August 18, 2023“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36 The enemy, Satan, seeks to keep us bound and enslaved because he fears the transformative power of true freedom in Christ. He knows that when we experience the freedom that comes from knowing and following Jesus, his influence over our lives diminishes. But through Christ, we can break free from the chains of the en...  Read More

August 17, 2023“Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:25 As followers of Christ, we are not meant to walk this journey alone. God designed us for community, for the mutual support and encouragement that comes from surrounding ourselves with fellow believers. In a world filled w...  Read More

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

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