Violence can happen with no warning and at any time, but those who depend upon the Almighty for protection have nothing to fear. Trusting in God’s Word keeps us in perfect safety; He won’t allow any harm to come to us.

Charting our own course through life and depending on our own plans to get us through leaves us open to making mistakes and bad decisions. Wise individuals rely on God’s insights and understanding to lead them past the pitfalls and traps.

When we trust our lives to God and become rooted and grounded in Him, no one can shake us from our firm foundation. God’s children today inherit the same promises He made to Moses and Joshua.

God knows what we need to succeed and thrive in life, and He asks us to look to Him to provide all of it. Putting Him first over all other earthly things positions us to receive what we pray for.

The mindset some people have—one of greed and lust for money—has been around since the beginning of time. The behavior of the dishonest tax collectors in the Bible can be seen in many businesses and corporations today. In these end times, we’re seeing this verse come to pass.

The world and all its prevailing philosophies change every so often; this can be unsettling and confusing to us. We find direction, stability, and firm footing in Jesus Christ; the truths we find in Him remain true forever.

When we consider something as large and immovable as a boulder, it’s hard to imagine anything more solid; however, Jesus—also referred to as the Rock—is stronger. Over time, earthly rocks can move and get worn down by weather, but God never shifts or changes. This means that His promises are eternal and permanent.  

We all know people who never learn from their mistakes, but the wisdom to learn valuable lessons from life experiences comes from God. Receiving the gift of divine wisdom is infinitely better than any earthly knowledge we try to acquire on our own

Living a godly life begins early; when children learn obedience, respect, and discipline, they’re off to a great start. God promises to honor those who honor their parents and others placed in authority over them.

Children who learn to respect and honor their parents aren’t only pleasing to others, they’re also pleasing to God. Disrespectful and out of control young people are an abomination to Him; He’ll deal with them accordingly.

Whether we’re in school, at work, or in a public place, we must be ready to testify about Jesus, who is the Word made flesh. The Holy Spirit emboldens us and gives us the courage to speak as we’re instructed to do, regardless of the consequences.

The world tells us to keep quiet about the Good News of the Gospel of Grace, but Jesus Himself tells us to preach it everywhere. As His representatives, we have a responsibility to do this. Everyone needs the opportunity to decide for themselves whether or not to accept Him.

God’s Word fits all occasions and circumstances, and should be used as a model for how to think, act, and conduct our everyday affairs. It’s our instruction manual for life.

Prayer is direct conversation with God that we can have when we confidently come before Him. Religion would have us cowering before God and begging for blessings and favor when we pray, but grace has already made them available to us. We have the blood-bought right to approach Him.Prayer is direct conversation with God that we can have when we confidently come before Him. Religion would have us cowering before God and begging for blessings and favor when we pray, but grace has already made them available to us. We have the blood-bought right to approach Him.

God’s Word has a way of cutting to the chase and getting right to the heart of the matter. It sees right through us and exposes our true motives, both good and bad. There’s no hiding from Him.

Unlike the unsaved, believers can rest from laboring through their own efforts to earn what Jesus has already accomplished. It’s a relief knowing that we don’t have to depend on ourselves for everything we need in life. By faith, His finished works have made it all available to us.

Life seems to have plenty of opportunities for trouble and distress, but God is always willing to come to our rescue. When we feel trapped and hemmed in by a situation, we can go to Him in prayer, ask for His help, and He’ll deliver us.

God is the very essence of love, which is His nature. Because of this, everything He does is motivated by His love for us. God loved us and knew us by name even before we were born; when we accept Him, He chooses to make us His children.

As we make our New Year’s resolutions and anticipate the year ahead, we have joy and encouragement in God’s promise of prosperity in every area of our lives. There’s no fear of the future for God’s children who live in Christ.