Daily Grace
Jesus Show Us What God is Like
“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation” (Colossians 1:15). There are so many wrong views of God, the Father, in our world. Some people think that He is uncaring and uninvolved in our circumstances. Others disregard Him completely....
Understanding God’s Grace
“In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God's grace” (Colossians 1:6). God wants us to understand His grace, not just because of someone...
We Are In Christ
“To God's holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father” (Colossians 1:2). The root of the word “holy” is “separate” or “different.” We aren’t different because we live in isolation from the world....
God Will Meet Our Needs
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Paul spent the early years of his life thinking that He was serving the God of Israel. His awareness of God changed from Israel’s God to “My God” on the road...
Living Out of God’s Strength
“How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn't have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost...
Feed Your Mind with the Right Thoughts
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8). If we watch parents with small...
Supernatural Peace
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). The word Paul uses for peace is related to the Old Testament word for peace, “shalom.” “Shalom” meant more than a lack of conflict. It...
Growing Up Spiritually
“All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained” (Philippians 3:15-16). Paul wants us to agree with everything he...
Some Things We Leave Behind
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus”...