Philippians 2:7 (NKJV) 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. Jesus “made Himself of no reputation”. It might also be translated as “He emptied Himself”. Jesus did not, however, empty Himself of His deity. He simply voluntarily set aside His privileges as … Read more
Philippians 2:6 (NKJV) 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God… Jesus wasn’t just a man who had God-like characteristics. He was, and always had been, God. John 1:1 (NKJV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the … Read more
Philippians 2:5 (NKJV) 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus… Most of the devotionals that we write each day revolve around the real-life application of the word of God to our lives. We take what God has shown us and taught us about trusting Him, and applying His words … Read more
Isaiah 26:4 (NKJV) 4 Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength. There is such strength that comes with trusting the Lord. And we need it if we want to walk in the things He has for us. We can’t walk in such strength without Him. Our own strength will not … Read more
Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” For most people, the last part of this verse is what usually gets the emphasis; “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”. But … Read more
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV) 8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Change can be exhausting. It can be fun. It can be sad. It can be exciting. But the most important thing it can be … Read more
Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ! God is a God of promises, and He keeps every single one of them. We tend to be a people of doubt and impatience, struggling to wait on God’s timing for those promises to come to pass. This leads to us getting ahead of God, trying to “help Him” … Read more
Romans 14:8 (NKJV) 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. It’s hard to get to a point in our walk where we feel content enough to say we are completely the Lord’s. We … Read more
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. When God comes into our hearts it may take time for us to realize that we are going to need to let some things go … Read more
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, is the key … Read more
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. These verses have become my “words to live by”. Every day it becomes clearer and clearer to me what this really means. It’s … Read more