August 18

Mathew 7:8

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.  

Faith opens doors and finds the answers.  When we ask in faith and pray according to God’s word, God will answer our prayer.  We can’t be weak or drawback in indecision, but we must believe that God will reward us when we seek Him.  Sometimes we have to stand up on the inside and tell the devil how big our God is.

August 17

Mathew 18:19

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.  

The church is a powerful force, and a praying church moves mountains and holds back tides.  The devil doesn’t like a believing church that prays and does everything he can to stop it.  We can’t give up the fight or give in because we are called to join in prayer for each other and the world around us. Let’s join together to change the world for the better together.  

August 14

Ephesians 3:19

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.  

Jesus loved us so much that He took all our sins and failings on the cross.  That loved nailed to a tree lets us be able to get closer to God and know His ways.  Without that love, we would never be able to be overcomers on this earth.  God can reach down and work on our behalf.  Love sets us free.  

August 13

Philippians 4:19

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  

We live in a world with two systems, and they are the way of God and the way of man.  The way of man is a road with constant stress, hard work, and worry.  The way of God is peace, favor, and abundant life.  God will supply an excellent job to pay the bills.  He will provide help and direction and calm while in the storm.   

August 12

2 Peter 1:3

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us to glory and virtue.  

When we increase our knowledge of the ways of God, we grow in trust and faith.  The bible is like an instruction manual for our lives.  It gives us examples of how not to live and how we should behave.  The more we know, the better we can get over the pitfalls that try to come into our lives. 

August 11

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.

God through Jesus made available to us all the spiritual blessings. When we renew our minds and grow in knowledge of those promises our eyes open to the truth of the bible.  We must then step out and practice our faith like a child on small things.  Bit by bit and step by step we use the word and develop until we just glance at a mountain and it trembles.  

August 10

2Corinthians 2:14

Now thanks be unto God which always causeth us to triumph in the Christ, and maketh manifest the savior of his knowledge by us in every place.

When we are in Christ, and when we trust His word, God causes us to triumph.  Faith in God brings God’s ability to work on our behalf.  God is more than a coach on the sideline but an active player in our lives.  Our knowledge of God increases as we walk closely with Him.

August 7

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.  The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.    

We will never be perfect no matter how hard we try, and we all have faults.  Jesus came to make us perfect and set us free from sin.  The body of Christ is there to help hold each other up and support each other.  Our fellow Christians offer encouragement and prayer when we need support. 

August 6

Romas 6:17,18

But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.  Being then made free from sin ye became servants of righteousness.  

We all have pasts that remind us how far we had come when we made Jesus our Lord.  No longer do we not have a way to escape the trap of sin.  Our eyes are open, so we know to avoid the pitfalls set before us.  We are a servant to righteousness, and our right standing helps propel us forward into the light of God.  

August 5

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.  

Walking in the Spirit is freedom from the ups and downs experienced in the flesh.  The Spirit will always lead us in a positive, powerful direction.  The flesh and negative emotions can point us in the opposite direction.  We escape the trap and cycle of guilt and condemnation from following a dead-end road.