Blogvotionals
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
These two verses offer a beautiful picture of Christ’s love for us. We are His sheep, and He is our shepherd. This theme is found repeated throughout the Bible which means it’s an important message to get across.
Here, Jesus compares His relationship with us to that of His Father. He clearly has a close, intimate relationship with God, and He wants us to know that He feels the same about us. It’s not matter of fact nor distant and detached.
Jesus knows us each individually in detail. We are not merely just a number in a much bigger flock. He’s aware of all of our spots (our sins) and it doesn’t matter to Him that we have them. When even one of us wanders off, He will leave all the others to find us and bring us safely home.
The value Jesus places on us and His dedication are made abundantly clear by His actions. His love so pure and true that He laid down His life so we may live. We will not find that kind of love anywhere else.
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“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will wear out like a garment. You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Consequently, faith come from hearing the message, and the message is heard from the word of Christ.
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord have never forsaken those who seek you.
With many other words He (Jesus) warned them; and He pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
If God is for us, who can be against us?
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you a long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”.
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me if you understand.
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.