But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.. – 1 Peter 2:9 Spiritual Thought The purpose of creation from the beginning was to make a person with
It will happen in that day that his burden will depart from off your shoulder, and his yoke from off your neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing oil. – Isaiah 10:27 Spiritual Thought At this time, the Israelites were under Assyrian bondage, and it looked like they were going to
“Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved; for you are my praise..” – Jeremiah 17:14 Spiritual Thought Jeremiah was the one prophet in Israel that had a passion for God’s people and wanted them to abide by God’s laws. At this time, the Israelites had departed
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul. “Therefore I will hope in him.” – Lamentations 3:24 Spiritual Thought The opening verses of Lamentations 3 tell us of the prophet’s woes, as he talks about the suffering and pains that come with the Lord’s judgment and punishment of sin. However, he quickly remembers the Lord’s
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 Spiritual Thoughts The concept of the secret place reminds one of the intimacies in a home. The most secret place of the home is an individual’s bedroom, and only those that are close
“Turn us again, Yahweh God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.” – Psalm 80:19 Spiritual Thought The Israelites were God’s chosen people that He had separated from all the earth’s population to set as an example of His glory. However, time and again, they fell into sin and idolatry
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4 Spiritual Thought Psalm 23 is a very popular psalm and is usually the first that children learn to recite and new believers
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7 Spiritual Thought Giving is probably one of the most difficult things for humans to do, and much more genuine giving is scarcer to find. The Bible however teaches us
May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel. – Psalm 20:4 Spiritual Thought This is a prayer for the goodness of God upon a man that knows his ways. It is a prayer that God answers the heart desires of his servant and fulfills the plans that he commits to God. However,
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. – Psalms 56:3 Spiritual Thought This is a powerful revelation that if properly understood can be lifting to any believer. The Psalmist makes a statement and is not ashamed to say that there are times that he could feel afraid as a man. But in these times,