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ADVOCATE
1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 When two sides cannot come to an agreement face to face, it is time for the mediator to be brought in. The mediator will act as a bridge, perhaps as a go between for the two parties, or perhaps as a third-party perspective to find some means by which both sides can c
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PRIZED GOAL
Philippians 3:14-16 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differendy, that too God will make dear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained. Philippians 3:14-16, NIV Once we have trusted the Lord Jesus as Savior, we embark on a race through life to the finishing post. After a person has been born aga
Eddie Cox
Apr 132 min read
SEASONED SPEECH
Colossians 4:5-6 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Colossians 4:5-6, NKJV In this text we are reminded what our speech is to be like when speaking to nonbelievers and believers. As the people of God, when we open our mouth, we should be speaking words that are seasoned with the salt of God's grace. In other words, there should be evidenc
Eddie Cox
Apr 122 min read
FOR GOD'S GLORY
Psalm 49:1-3 Hear this, all peoples; give ear, all inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor together. My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. Psalm 49:1-3, NKJV Wisdom is something that can truly dictate the heart of one's life and actions. If one chooses to incline their heart toward things that are of more value and meaning, rather than material things that are only temporary, then one can truly say t
Eddie Cox
Apr 103 min read
TRANSFORMED
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2, NIV If we want to have lasting change in our life, we need to refocus our mind. Specifically, we need to change our thought patterns away from what we don't want to focus on and toward what we do want to focus on. Because whatever we focus on is what we move towa
Eddie Cox
Apr 82 min read
BENEFITS
Psalm 103:1-3 Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases. Psalm 103:1-3, NKJV Praising the Lord can be hard sometimes especially when you just don't "feel like it." So how do you motivate yourself to praise God even when you don't want to? One of the best ways to motivate yourself to praise God more is to remind yourself of
Eddie Cox
Apr 73 min read
WALKING IN TRUTH
John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32, NIV To spot counterfeit currency, federal agents study the genuine bills rather than the fake ones. This practice makes any discrepancies in copies more noticeable. If we want to stand firm against deceit, we must learn to walk in truth. Jesus reminded His disciples in these s
Eddie Cox
Apr 62 min read
ESTABLISHED STEPS
Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand. Psalm 37:23-24, NKJV It is amazing to know that as a child of God, He directs, orders, and establishes our goings. That is, the Lord always leads us to the things that will cause us to glorify Him and will ultimately be for our good. This requires that we understand that He will always do what is
Eddie Cox
Apr 52 min read
JOYFUL NOISE
Psalm 100:1-3 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:1-3, NKJV Right out the gate the psalmist calls for a joyful noise to be made unto God. The psalmists call is not merely to a small tribe or group of people but rather has the earth in view! No one is excluded.
Eddie Cox
Apr 22 min read
WHERE, THEN, IS BOASTING?
Romans 3:27-28 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. Romans 3:27-28, NIV God is the source and giver of wisdom, and as led by the Holy Spirit, Paul argues logically and unquestionably that man is unrighteous, unprofitable, deceitful, destructive, and ungodly by nature. Our sin nature and the sins
Eddie Cox
Apr 12 min read
THE LEAST OF THESE
Matthew 25:37-40 Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, "Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You a drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to you”and the King will answer and say to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me." Matthew 25:37-40, NKJV I see him in the city day after
Eddie Cox
Mar 312 min read
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