Growing in Christ (Elfchen Series #193)

Trusted

Praises

Forever grateful

Faith’s resolute cornerstone

Resurrection’s truth rings out

Jesus

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Loved

Jesus

Contentment found

In Savior’s grace

No greater peace felt

Faith

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Saved

Faith

Eternal light

Bethlehem to Calvary

Victory over sin’s darkness

Redemption

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Grace Shall Seal

From John 12:34:  “The crowd answered Him, ‘We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains forever.  How can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up?  Who is this Son of Man?'”

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Walking in darkness

Uncertainty’s steps

Faith seeking answers

Burdened with each misstep

 

Encouraging love

Redemption’s risen light

Faith finding its way

Son of Man stands upright

 

Seeking heaven’s peace

Spirit guides actions

Faith’s revealing trust

Calvary’s transaction

 

Believing in Christ

Shadows fade away

Faith sharing Gospel

In His name, let us pray

 

Reflecting hope’s path

Truth’s lantern reveals

Faith, Jesus leading

Safe passage, grace shall seal

 

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From John 12:35-36:  “Jesus said to them, ‘The light is in you for a little longer.  Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you.  If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going.  While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.'”

Taken From a Church Sign

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Jesus . . . no roaming charges . . . no dropped calls . . . unlimited minutes.

From Matthew 28:20:  “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Samuel Rutherford Quote

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Whenever I find myself in the cellar of affliction, I always look about for the wine.

From Luke 22:19-20:  “Then He took a loaf of bread, and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body, which is given for you.  Do this in remembrance of Me.’  And He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.'”

Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.

Power of Kindness

From Colossians 3:12:  “Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”

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With every sunrise

Heart filling with grace

Overflowing love

From heavenly place

 

Freed of darkest clouds

Light removes blindness

Beginning at home

Power of kindness

 

Father’s chosen ones

Mercy stirs inside

Clothed with humbleness

Joyful, lasting ride

 

New life takes over

Love leads our labors

Voices singing psalms

Forgive each neighbor

 

Peace of Christ shall lead

“Golden Rule” thrives

Called as one Body

Compassion arrives

 

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From Colossians 3:17:  “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Eternity’s Light (Elfchen Series #189)

Prophecy 

Immanuel

Angel’s message

God with us

Living in human form

Jesus

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Mission

Child

Humble birthplace

Sleeping in manger

Destined to save world

Redeemer

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“It is finished”

Rabbi

Parables taught

Faith’s promised answer

Arriving on Easter morn

Resurrection

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Eyes Fixed on Jesus


From Philippians 3:10-11:  “I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings by becoming like Him in His death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”

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Living in darkness

Flesh from evil lasts

Searching for God’s light

Breaking from sin’s past

 

Walking with Jesus

Loss shall replace gain

Redeeming at cross

Witnessing His pain

 

Wanting to know more

Resurrection’s light

Pressing on in faith

Praising all that’s right

 

Spending time with Him

Eyes fixed on Jesus

Growing in His Word

Liberating us

 

Completing life’s course

Jesus waiting there

Fulfilling mercy

Answering prayers

 

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From Philippians 3:20:  “But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

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If you want to be of use to God, get rightly related to Jesus Christ and He will make you of use unconsciously every minute you live.

From Mathew 6:33-34:  “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.  Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Taken From a Church Sign

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In the dark?  Follow the Son.

From Colossians 1:13-14:  “He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

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Keep your soul fit to manifest the life of the Son of God.  Never live on memories; let the Word of God be always living and active in you.

From 2 Corinthians 4:11:  “For we who are living are always being handed over to death for Jesus’s sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our mortal flesh.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.