Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains the power of righteousness through faith, “For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be … Read more
Father God, thank you for blessing me with your grace through Christ. You have adopted me into your household through the purpose of your will. I lift my gratitude in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because faith is counted as righteousness, “For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’ Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but … Read more
Almighty Loving Father, you are the God who sees us. You are the God who answers our prayers. You are the God worthy of our praise and honor. You are the God who blessed us with every spiritual blessing. To think that Paul made multiple missionary trips to establish churches and encourage followers puts me … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus came to fulfill the law, “Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Do we then overthrow the law by this … Read more
Omnipotent and Holy God, thank you for the eye witnesses who knew Jesus and walked through three years of ministry with him. Thank you for providing their testimonies. Thank you for the gospel they share through their writing. Thank you for salvation. Thank you for making a way where there seemed to be none for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we are justified by God’s grace, not by our deeds, “Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of … Read more
Jesus, you will one day call your bride to come partake in the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. Your bride is the metaphor for the church. The church is the whole of believers. Believers are those you make whole and call to be your bride. I am a believer. I look forward to the celebration … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” (Romans 3:25-26 ESV) Faith #joyinverse … Read more
Dear Lord, no matter what my circumstance or where I am, may I always recognize your voice. You are the Good Shepherd who calls me by name. You are the Holy One who shows me the way. You are my rock and my salvation by your name and authority, according to the good and perfect … Read more