God is Faithful Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Mark 10:21 What would it look like if we consciously made the decision to give up…
God is All-Knowing O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely,…
God is All-Powerful Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here-has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales…
God is All-Knowing As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, Or if due to strength, eighty years, Yet their pride is but labor and sorrow; For soon it is gone and we fly away. So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. …
God is Gracious An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who…
God is Goodness But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.” Deuteronomy 3:28 Great things can be accomplished with a little encouragement. This is clearly illustrated when God commanded Moses to train and encourage…
God is Faithful Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. Psalm 145:13 When passed over for a promotion, or seeking employment, when illness strikes, or when things don’t make sense – we all…
God is Wisdom My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Proverbs 3:1-2 Remember hearing childhood stories about princesses and super heroes? Oh, what it is like to be a small child wrapped up in the…
God is Faithful Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Every day the news is full of stories of conflict, political battles, and struggles for social equality. And personally, we battle…
God is Merciful When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5:20 We often do things that we aren’t proud of and sometimes, they are a bit more serious than others. Time can erase the memories, but the guilt can come back unexpectedly. We try to compensate for our…