I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Jesus laid out the conditions of discipleship clearly: deny yourself, take up your…
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In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:6-7 Peter, who once denied Christ, became…
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He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.”… And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.” John 21:16, 19 Jesus’ call to Peter was simple yet profound: “Follow Me.” This call transcends through the eons of time and…
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Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Placing this verse alongside the life of Peter we see that just as a potter shapes clay with purpose and vision, so God was continuously molding His servant into a vessel…
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6 This verse finishes our journey through the 23rd Psalm with the promise of dwelling in the house of the Lord forever. What a glorious destiny. Jesus assured His disciples…
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Psalm 23:5 In Psalm 23:5, David speaks of God spreading out a table before him with his enemies sitting right there on the other side. This image of intimate fellowship amidst adversity is…
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Yea, 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 Life isn’t always green pastures and still waters. Sometimes, we walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Yet, as David affirms, we need…
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He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 Previously, we explored God as our shepherd. Today, we focus on finding peace in His presence. Paul’s words in Philippians echo the tranquil scenes of Psalm 23 – lying down in green pastures and being led beside…
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A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 A good place to start with this Psalm is to reflect on the beautiful imagery of God as our shepherd. David, despite his royal status, humbly acknowledges his need for guidance and provision. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget our dependence…
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints Ephesians 6:18 Our spiritual armor is activated and empowered through prayer. Paul urges us to pray “always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” Prayer isn’t just a religious duty; it’s our…
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