Tag Archives: sacrifice

A daily thought ~ servant leadership

The greatest among you shall be your servant.Matthew 23:11 ESV What a fascinating truth this verse reveals. In the flesh when we look for leaders, we look for the loudest, boldest, most confident and charismatic character. A person who can talk the walk and look the part. But the bible challenges us, do they walkContinue reading “A daily thought ~ servant leadership”

A daily verse ~ what cost?

But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:5 ESV What cost? How often do you stop to think about what we cost? Our transgressions, our inequities, our peace, our healing? Pierced, crushed, chastised,Continue reading “A daily verse ~ what cost?”

A daily verse ~ living water

Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”John 7:38 ESV Do we claim to believe in Christ? What proof of this is there in our lives? While we do not want to become works focused in lieu of grace, we are warned many timesContinue reading “A daily verse ~ living water”

A daily verse ~ salvation

For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.Romans 10:10 ESV I love how the whole body is part of salvation! It really shows how all the parts of the body are equally important and valuable to God. I love how He uses such practical examplesContinue reading “A daily verse ~ salvation”

A daily verse ~ life

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.John 3:36 ESV It our culture of division, the inclusiveness of Christianity stands out like a bright light or refreshing breeze. And while the church may not currently fulfill thisContinue reading “A daily verse ~ life”

A daily thought ~ Work.

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.Colossians 3:23-24 ESV In whatever you do, do it for the Lord. No matter our occupation, whether we are called to be spouses, mothers,Continue reading “A daily thought ~ Work.”

A daily verse ~ Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,Continue reading “A daily verse ~ Psalm 23”

A daily verse – Fear Not.

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”Isaiah 41:13 ESV How incredible it is that the Lord God, creator and sustainor of everything tells us not to fear because He will help us. It often seems thatContinue reading “A daily verse – Fear Not.”

A daily thought ~ Discipline.

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.Hebrews 12:11 ESV Disciple is never easy but it is important. Discipline is sacrifice, it is doing what you ought rather than what you want. This is something thatContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Discipline.”