Tag: Today in the Word

More than our savings accounts and retirement plans, more than our friends and social networks, more than political power and economic security—we need Jesus.

When Christ opens a door, none can shut it. The open door that He had placed before this church was the opportunity to bear witness despite continued opposition.

No matter what opposition you face, God knows your situation. He has set a time limit on your suffering. By His power you too can be faithful to the end.

The word first also referred to priority—what they considered most important and best. When Israel was commanded to offer the first fruits, they were required to bring God the best of what they had, not merely the first things they harvested.

As you pray today, ask God to give you His perspective on your sin and identify any areas of your life that need to be made “white as snow.”

Christ wants us to experience the full power and blessing of forgiveness; I write to you . . . because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

God has the divine capacity to both forgive our transgressions and forget our failures. What mercy and love! Praise Him today because He remembers your sins no more.

Next, we see the most important reason for the Colossians, Paul, and every believer to rejoice. We have been rescued from darkness and moved into the “kingdom of light”.

The Dominus vobiscum, which is Latin for “The Lord be with you,” is an ancient Christian salutation. It has been part of many worship services as a pronouncement of blessing.

esus assures us that our heavenly Father is eager and waiting for sinners to turn to Him in repentance. We can count on being welcomed with open arms.