Verse of the Day
for Saturday February 18th, 2012
The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Two powerful principles are presented here. First, God looks out for us and blesses us with what we need most. Second, God made us for relationship: relationship with him and with a life partner. Yes, Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7 both emphasize that some are gifted to be single, but most of us are made to be complete with another. Marriage and a marriage partner are a gift from God. Let's live like they are!
Saturday, February 18, 2012 |
Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a man is the antichrist -- he denies the Father and the Son.
1 John 2:22 (Read all of 1 John 2)
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Bible Verse Of The Day
Saturday, February 18, 2012
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— Romans 7:15 —
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.
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This is more than the cry of one desperate man — it describes the experience of any Christian struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit's help. We must never underestimate the power of sin, and we must never attempt to fight it in our own strength. Satan is a crafty tempter, and we have an amazing ability to make excuses. Instead of trying to overcome sin with human willpower, we must take hold of the tremendous power of Christ that is available to us. This is God's provision for victory over sin — he sends the Holy Spirit to live in us and give us power. And when we fall, he lovingly reaches out to help us up! Being born again takes a moment of faith, but becoming like Christ is a lifelong process.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
__________________________
— Romans 7:15 —
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.
__________________________
This is more than the cry of one desperate man — it describes the experience of any Christian struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit's help. We must never underestimate the power of sin, and we must never attempt to fight it in our own strength. Satan is a crafty tempter, and we have an amazing ability to make excuses. Instead of trying to overcome sin with human willpower, we must take hold of the tremendous power of Christ that is available to us. This is God's provision for victory over sin — he sends the Holy Spirit to live in us and give us power. And when we fall, he lovingly reaches out to help us up! Being born again takes a moment of faith, but becoming like Christ is a lifelong process.
My Prayer...
Holy God, I want to thank you for looking out for my needs. So many times I ask you for what I want, not what I need. Thank you for doing what is best for me and not what I want! Now, dear Father, please help me treat the significant people in my life as gifts from you. In the name of Jesus, your ultimate gift, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@heartlight.org.
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