“I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 Our Lord is speaking of dependence and spiritual nourishment in this verse. Jesus describes Himself as the vine, the true source of life and …
“I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me.” – Galatians 2:20 Paul speaks of being “crucified with …
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” — 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 …
“Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” — Psalm 139:23-24 The psalmist David prayed for God to examine his heart and mind, asking for divine insight and correction. His desire was for God’s …
“Jehovah, you are my God. I will exalt you! I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago, in complete faithfulness and truth.” — Isaiah 25:1 The prophet Isaiah expressed deep gratitude and worship toward God, acknowledging His sovereignty and the marvelous deeds He had done. The “wonderful things” …
“These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.” — Deuteronomy 6:6-7 The Lord commanded …
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be dismayed, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 The Lord commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous as he was taking on the responsibility of leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. The …
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways, says Jehovah. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” — Isaiah 55:8-9 The Lord reminds His people that His understanding and plans are far beyond …
“He knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold. My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.” — Job 23:10-11 Job expressed confidence that the Lord knew every step he took, even during his suffering. He knew …
“Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:25-26 In this psalm, Asaph expressed his deep dependence on God. Despite the struggles of life, including physical …