With Jack Bailey
Scripture Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. ~2 Timothy 3:12, NKJV Quote “Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason…I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. Here I stand, I…
Scripture “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow. ~Isaiah 48:17, NLT Quote The bible is the constant rain that waters the root system of our faith. ~Dr. Billy Graham I rate my devotions as I read them and I…
Scripture For we are the true circumcision {believers}, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh. ~Philippians 3:3, NASB {1995} Quote The flesh is very strong when it comes to doing it’s will but it is impotent to do God’s will. You have probably…
Scripture The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? ~Psalm 27:1, NIV Quote To love God is to destroy all other fear. To love the world is to be afraid of everything. ~Elisebeth Elliot I don’t watch news. This…
Scripture Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23, NKJV Quote God must break through the exterior barriers in our lives in order to sanctify the soul, ~Chuck Swindoll There…
Scripture But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully matured, it brings forth death. ~James 1:14-15, LSB Quote No temptation is overcome until we stop trying to overcome it. ~C.S. Lewis The Greek…
Scripture “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” ~Matthew 7:6, NASB Quote Pigs are by nature pigs. Hogs are not jewelers. ~Calvin Miller {Until He Comes, D.85} Sometimes I read a…
Scripture Turn my eyes away from what is worthless. Revive me with your word. ~Psalm 119:37, NET Quote “Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.” ~Charles Spurgeon I love Psalm 119 which is David’s testimony about his affinity for God’s word. David uses twelve different words in reference to God’s…
Scripture Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return; they will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting Joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear and they will be filled with joy and gladness. ~Isaiah 51:11, NLT {IMMERSE} Quote “Joy bursts in our lives when we go about doing the good at hand and not…
Scripture How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? ~Psalm 13:2, NLT Quote God’s grace, through the person and work of His Son Jesus Christ, is the only salvation from sin and evil. ~Ya’akov No one agrees on the…