“That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all [Abraham’s] offspring…in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. In hope he believed against hope, that […]
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from […]
“But God…raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:4-7 I read a devotion this morning that looked at heaven, speaking of joy […]
“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!” Psalm 27:13 The goodness of the Lord doesn’t always look as we might expect. It doesn’t equate to a life of ease or getting whatever we want. It is not a guarantee of riches or health or […]
“I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.” Psalm 16:8-10 So much […]
“Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.” Psalm 16:1 This morning my thoughts are drawn to the faithfulness of our God when we take refuge in Him. Choosing to take refuge in our Lord is a beautiful act of faith and humility. It is a display of our belief that He will […]
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” Psalm 16:6 “Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” Psalm 116:7 There is a particular peace that settles over me when I dwell on these two verses. I seem to sense my […]
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18 Words can cause so much damage…deep wounds that affect a person’s entire outlook on life or view of themselves. Hurt that runs so deep, they don’t know how to get past it. They may not […]
“For the coastlands shall hope for me, the ships of Tarshish first, to bring your children from afar, their silver and gold with them, for the name of the Lord your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he has made you beautiful.” Isaiah 60:9 It is the last line in this verse […]
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” Jeremiah 31:3b I can get so focused on this life. Even in studying Scripture and the promises of God, there is a tendency to fix my eyes on what this life could bring. As if that’s all there is. […]
In Pleasant Places 