Showing posts with label God's Promises. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God's Promises. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

God's Promises - Prayer

"Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:12

One of the things I love about God is that no matter what I know that I can call upon Him and He will listen to me. When is the last time you called upon the Lord in prayer? If it's been a while I strong encourage you to take some time and communicate with the Lord through prayer.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Rev. 17-19
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 13-14 & Rev. 21
Historical: Rev. 12-18
Chronological: Rev. 12-18
Blended: Zach. 13-14 & Luke 24:1-35

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

God's Promises - Trust

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge HIm, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

There are so many times when I chose not to trust in the Lord and trust in my own understanding. And I can say that each time I did this things didn't turn out for the best. Sometimes they still turned out OK but I know that had I trusted in the Lord that they may have turned out a lot different. Who are you trusting in?

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Rev. 13-16
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 9-12 & Rev. 20
Historical: Rev. 6-11
Chronological: Rev. 6-11
Blended: Zach. 9-12 & Luke 23:26-56

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Monday, December 28, 2009

God's Promises - Protection

"The Lord will protect you from al evil; He will keep your soul, the Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time froth and forever." Psalm 121:7-8

It is so wonderful that God cares so much for us that he constantly protects our going out and coming in. Think about the many times the Lord has been there for you in a time when you needed His protection the most. Now thank Him and praise Him for all that He's done for you.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Rev. 9-12
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 5-8 & Rev. 19
Historical: Rev. 1-5
Chronological: Rev. 1-5
Blended: Zach. 5-8 & Luke 23:1-25

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

God's Promises - Eternal Comfort and Hope

"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by Grace." 2 Thessalonians 2:16

What a joy it is to be loved by God who gives us comfort and hope in all times of our lives. I have personally felt His comfort during the difficult journeys I have been on and can honestly say there is no such comfort as the comfort of our Lord!

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: 2 Peter
Old and New Testaments Together: Nahum & Rev. 14
Historical: John 13-15
Chronological: Hebrews 11-13
Blended: Neh. 12-13 & Luke 21:1-19

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

God's Promises - His Peace

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

God gives us peace that goes beyond a state of mind. It goes to a inner tranquility that is based upon from God alone. Like this verse says, His peace, "will guard your hearts and your minds."

Krista Jones


Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: I Peter
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 6-7 & Rev. 13
Historical: John 11-12
Chronological: Hebrews 7-10
Blended: Neh. 10-11 & Luke 20:27-47

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Monday, December 21, 2009

God's Promises - His Mercy

"Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion those who fear Him." Psalm 103:13

I can honestly say that my life lacks a certain amount of compassion. Compassion for the lost, the needy, those who are hurting and in need of God's love. But God is not like me. He loves us and has compassion on us. How wonderful is that!?

Krista Jones


Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: James
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 4-5 & Rev. 12
Historical: John 9-10
Chronological: Hebrews 1-6
Blended: Neh. 7-9 & Luke 20:1-26

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Friday, December 18, 2009

God's Promises - His Love

"The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness." Jeremiah 31:3

God has loved us with everlasting love which means His love is not conditional. So often our love for each other is more conditional. It's based upon what is or isn't done. But no matter what God loves us and that love can not be taken away from us.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Hebrews 1-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Obadiah & Rev. 9
Historical: John 3-4
Chronological: I Timothy
Blended: Joshua 22-24 & Luke 18:24-43

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Thursday, December 17, 2009

God's Promises - Complete Joy

"These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full." John 15:11

Joy is sometimes hard to come by. Most often we mistake happiness for joy but happiness can come and go with our circumstances. Complete joy is something that comes from God and what He places into your life. Joy that does not change with circumstances.

Krista Jones


Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Titus & Philemon
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 7-9 & Rev. 8
Historical: John 1-2
Chronological: Philippians
Blended: Joshua 19-21 & Luke 18:1-23

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

God's Promises - His Faithfulness

"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My convenient of peace will not be shaken,' say the Lord who has compassion on you." Isaiah 54:10

God is faithful even when times are shaky. His love can never been removed from us because of His promises.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: 2 Timothy
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 4-6 & Rev. 7
Historical: 2 Peter & Jude
Chronological: Ephesians
Blended: Joshua 16-18 & Luke 17:20-37

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

God's Promises - Eternal Life

"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life." John 6:47

One thing that no other god can do is give eternal life like God can. Eternal life is freely offered if only you will turn your life over to Him. He's just a prayer away.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: I Timothy
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 1-3 & Rev. 6
Historical: 2 Timothy
Chronological: Colossians & Philemon
Blended: Joshua 13-15 & Luke 17:1-19

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Monday, December 14, 2009

God's Promises - He gives us Courage

"He gives strength to the weary, and to Him who lacks might He increases power." Isaiah 40:29

How often do you feel weary and discouraged? Did you know you can cry out to God and He will give you strength? If you are experiencing weariness try turning to God and draw upon His strength.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: 2 Thessalonians
Old and New Testaments Together: Joel & Rev. 5
Historical: Hebrews 11-13
Chronological: Acts 27-28
Blended: Joshua 10-12 & Luke 16

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Friday, December 11, 2009

God's Promises - Gives Us Strength

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

This is often called the 10 finger prayer. Whenever you need strength just lift up your hands in prayer and pray Phil. 4:13!

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Philippians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 5-8 & Rev. 2
Historical: I Peter
Chronological: Romans 14-16
Blended: Joshua 1-3 & Luke 14:25-35

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Thursday, December 10, 2009

God's Promises - Plans of Hope

"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11

When I was diagnosed with cancer I remember turning to God during the darkest time of that journey. And like His other promise He gave us that we've read about, when I called upon Him He heard me and answered me. This is the verse He lead me to and one I clung to throughout my treatment. I feel blessed to serve a God who I not only turn to but who will answer me.

Krista Jones


Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Eph. 4-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 1-4 & Rev. 1
Historical: Titus
Chronological: Romans 11-13
Blended: Haggai & Luke 14:1-24

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

God's Promises - Does more then we can ask

"Now to Him who is able to do for more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us." Ephesians 3:20

What an awesome God that we serve who is able to do "far more abundantly beyond all we ask or think." I love the fact that I can always go to Him with my needs but to also know that He anticipates our needs. Do you currently have a great need? Grasp this promise and go to Him with it. Then wait upon Him in faith and see what He can do for you and through you.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Eph. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 11-12 & Jude
Historical: I Timothy
Chronological: Romans 8-10
Blended: Esther 9-10 & Luke 13:23-25

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

God's Promises - To Forgives

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I John 1:9

We all sin because we are human. And it's one reason why we need a Savior and why Jesus came to us and saved us so that we can go to Him when we've sinned. He promises to forgive us and helps to restore whatever communion we had with God that was interrupted by our sin. No other god is like our Savior who not only forgives us but cleanses os from "all unrighteousness."

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Gal. 4-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 8-10 & 3 John
Historical: Acts 26-28
Chronological: Romans 4-7
Blended: Esther 6-8 & Luke 13:1-22

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Monday, December 07, 2009

God's Promises - Salvation

"Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25

It is wonderful that Jesus is able to completely save us for all time. I am blessed to have a personal God who allows me to draw near to Him.

Krista Jones


Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Gal. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 5-7 & 2 John
Historical: Acts 23-25
Chronological: Acts 20:1-3 & Romans 1-3
Blended: Esther 3-5 & Luke 12:32-59

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Friday, December 04, 2009

God's Promises - Cast Anxiety on Him

"Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." I Peter 5:7

I tend to lean towards being a worrier. It's not healthy and does no good but somewhere inside of me, I can't seem to stop the worries rising to the surface. But I am so thankful that I have a loving God who takes all my anxiety and worries upon Himself. When I worry I know that I can lift the burden of worry into His arms. God cares for you! He cares so much for you that He not only sent His Son, Jesus, to you as well as the Holy Spirit to guide us. He also takes upon Himself our worries and fills us with peace.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 1-4
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 47-48 & I John 3
Historical: Acts 14-16
Chronological: 2 Cor. 1-4
Blended: 2 Chron. 32-33 & Luke 11:1-28

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Thursday, December 03, 2009

God's Promises - Led by the Spirit

"For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14

Once we invite Jesus into our lives and become His children we are filled with the Holy Spirit. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again He ascended up into heaven to be at the right hand of the Father (God). But He did not leave us alone. Not only did God send His Son Jesus to Save us He gave us the Holy Spirit so that we would always be aware of His presence in our lives, "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever." John 14:16

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: I Cor. 15-16
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 45-46 & I John 2
Historical: Acts 11-13
Chronological: I Cor. 15-16
Blended: 2 Chron. 30-31 & Luke 10:25-42

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

God's Promises

This month we are going to remember God's promises He has freely given us. Promises that are ours to grasp and believe in. Each day we will read a verse on God's promises to us. It'll be a bit different from what we've been doing as it'll be short and sweet so you can concentrate on what God is saying to you in each verse.

"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I fell from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Shoel, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will lay hold of me." Psalm 139:7-10

When you come to know Jesus, you will begin to sense His presence. He is always with you no matter what your circumstances are or where you go. I always find it comforting to know that through difficult times I am never alone. But that God is still standing by my side guiding me through it. I feel blessed to have a loving God who cares enough to be an everlasting presence in my life.

Krista Jones

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: I Cor. 12-14
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 42-44 & I John 1
Historical: Acts 9-10
Chronological: I Cor. 12-14
Blended: 2 Chron. 28-29 & Luke 10:1-24

The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible