We are prone to blank out on our belonging.
Tag: confidence
So how did Jeremiah fight his own personal waves of discouragement? Lamentations offers us a powerful glimpse into a prophet’s heart.
So often we get silence from God and we assume He’s left the premises. We interpret stillness as abandonment, when truly, He’s working behind the scenes. We must recall: abandonment is not a part of God’s nature.
I have long seen Joseph as a type of Christ, his life given for the salvation of many. But today I see Joseph as a type of us, too. Joseph was so secure in his sonship, so confident in his father’s love, that he happily carried out his wishes, even if that made him a target for the jealousies of others.
Today I need a fresh revelation of the goodness of the Lord right here on earth.
Have you walked with God long enough to notice a reoccurring theme?
The Israelites had two choices: believe the bad report perpetuated by the spies or believe the promises of God. We face the same choice today.
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” (Jeremiah 17:21 NLT) Blessing comes by position. When we’ve put ourselves under the banner of Christ, when we’ve intentionally placed our hope and confidence in Him, we…
“It is useless for you to work so hard, from early morning until late at night, anxiously toiling for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” (Psalm 127:2 NLT) My quest for rest in 2020 continues. Again in my daily devotions,…
“We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (Colossians 1:9 NLT) Honestly, ‘complete knowledge of His will’ trips me up a bit today. Can we truly know the ins and outs of the will…