Scriptures of the Day – Page 11

Philippians 1:20

“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.” – Philippians 1:20

When you accepted the Lord Jesus, do you realize what you stepped into?

You entered into a covenant. In that covenant, His sacrifice became your sacrifice. His blood was poured out to wash away all your sins. And His Spirit sealed you for redemption.

That means you were purchased with a price. You didn’t just accept Jesus as Savior, you accepted Him as Lord. And Lord means Owner.

Paul understood this deeply. He didn’t just talk about it, he lived it!

Your body, your days, and your very life, they are no longer your own. You were bought with a price. That means your body is now for one purpose: to magnify God. Yes, you are His child, but you are also His servant. We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in His will, His intentions, His purposes.

Paul’s greatest desire was to know Christ and to live completely for Him. He knew his body belonged to Christ. Every breath, every step, every action was surrendered. His strength was not his own, his sufferings were not his own, even his victories were not his own, they were all for Christ.

Whether through living or dying, his only aim was that Christ would be magnified in him. If he lived, it meant fruitful labor for Christ. If he died, it meant being with Christ in glory. Either way, Christ was the center. Christ was the aim. Christ was the prize.

So ask yourself,

What about you?

What is your earnest desire?

Who is being magnified in your body?

September 7, 2025
Philippians 1:12

“But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel.” – Philippians 1:12

The Apostle Paul was beaten, arrested, shipwrecked, and at the time of writing this letter, was under house arrest in Rome. His difficult journey to appear before Caesar was a preparation for a much greater platform to proclaim the gospel. God used it to give Paul the opportunity to testify about the LORD Jesus Christ to a far greater number of people than he had ever reached before

Paul continually faced opposition for the sake of the gospel. In 2 Corinthians 11:23–28, he recounts his sufferings: he labored more abundantly, was imprisoned often, beaten countless times, and frequently brought near to death. Five times he received from the Jews forty lashes minus one. Three times he was beaten with rods. Once he was stoned. Three times he was shipwrecked, and once he drifted at sea for a night and a day.

His journeys exposed him to every kind of danger; rivers, robbers, hostile Gentiles, betrayal from his own people, peril in the city, in the wilderness, at sea, and even among false brethren. He endured toil and hardship, sleepless nights, hunger and thirst, often without food, suffering in cold and exposure. Beyond all these trials, Paul carried the daily pressure of concern for all the churches.

Yet, in spite of all this, Apostle Paul encouraged the Philippians that his sufferings were being used by God as a platform for the gospel. His endurance gave strength to the brethren, emboldening them to preach Christ with courage. For Apotles Paul, preaching the gospel was his very breath of life.

And now the question comes to us: What about you? Will you allow your circumstances to be stepping stones for reaching others, or stumbling blocks that keep you from fulfilling what God has called you to do? Why exchange Jesus for the comfort of the world? Why hesitate to share Jesus, the One who gave everything for you? Is your own comfort more important than Christ?

September 6, 2025
Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

The church in Philippi began through hardship. Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned, yet out of that suffering, God brought forth a faithful and committed church. This church became a source of great joy for Paul, not only because of their faith, but because their good fruits were evident. Their generosity, their support for other churches, and their commitment to Paul’s missionary work spoke loudly of the Holy Spirit’s work among them.

In our own lives, there are moments when we feel overlooked by church leaders, as if others receive more attention and care. I’ve struggled with that question myself, “Why do they seem to care less about me?” But then someone reminded me: it’s because they see God at work in your life. His presence is evident, and His Spirit is guiding you. We know that God is always with you. Just as Paul saw in the Philippians, leaders sometimes trust God’s hand in us more than we realize. Their confidence is not just in us, but in God’s faithfulness to keep working in and through us.

Paul didn’t stay in Philippi long, nor did he visit them often. Yet he carried great assurance, because he knew that this church was not built on him, but on God Himself. Their walk with God was genuine, and their lives were pleasing to the Lord. That’s why Paul encouraged them with this truth that the One who began the good work in them “the Holy Spirit” would continue His work until the day of Christ’s return.

And I share that same confidence with you. Whatever you are struggling with, if you willingly lay it at the feet of Jesus, He will keep working in it until He completes the work He began. We may forsake God at times, but He always remains faithful. Always remember, if He was willing to take our place and die on the cross for us, what good thing would He withhold from us now? So put your confidence not in yourself, not in others, but in God. Because He is the One who is faithfully working in you.

September 6, 2025
Ephesians 6:12

“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12

This means our fight is not with people. When you live by this truth, you are growing mature in Christ. Because you begin to see that the one who mocks you, hurts you, or rejects you is not your real enemy. People are not the problem. The real enemy is the devil and the sin he stirs in their lives.

Paul says our battle is against unseen spiritual powers. The war is real, but we cannot see it with our eyes. That’s why we don’t fight with fists, anger, or weapons. We fight with prayer, with God’s Word, with faith, and with the armor of God.

satan is called the prince of this world, the ruler of the air, the god of this age, and the accuser of believers. he is the true source of pain and suffering of this world and he is always trying to twist things and blame God, just like he did with Eve.

This is why I admire Moses leadership and walk with God.
Even when his people complained, resisted, and gave him trouble, he never treated them as enemies. Instead, he prayed for them, cared for them, and led them toward the promised land.

And what did Jesus command us? “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44).

On the cross, Jesus was hung for our transgressions. He was mocked and criticized by His own chosen people, yet He still demonstrated His love when He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34).

So ask God to open your eyes. See people not as enemies, but as souls in need of grace.

Stand firm in God’s strength, because the battle is not yours, it is the Lord’s.

And remember, Jesus said, “I have overcome the world.” In Him, you will overcome too.

September 5, 2025
Ephesians 6:10

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” – Ephesians 6:10

When Paul wrote these words, he wasn’t offering a motivational slogan or telling believers to “try harder.” He was declaring a truth: our strength does not come from within ourselves, it comes from the Lord.

Throughout the Bible, God’s answer to His people in times of weakness, fear, or discouragement was never, “Do better.” or “Try harder” It was always, “I am with you.”

When Moses trembled before Pharaoh, God promised: “I will certainly be with you.”

When Joshua prepared to lead Israel into the Promised Land, God told him: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

When Gideon felt small and unqualified, the Angel of the Lord said: “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

When Jeremiah faced fierce opposition, God reassured him: “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you… to deliver you.”

When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He promised: “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

When Paul feared in Corinth, the Lord spoke: “Do not be afraid… for I am with you.”

This theme repeats: God strengthens His people not by removing the battle but by reminding them of His presence.

David declared: “The Lord is my strength and my shield.”

King Hezekiah declared when they faced the vast Assyrian army, he encouraged the people: “With us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.”

Elijah, weary and hiding, was strengthened by God’s angel.

Paul and Silas, beaten and chained, sang hymns in prison.

Their secret? Not their own might, but God’s presence.

Paul, in Ephesians 6, is preparing believers for his next exhortation: “Put on the whole armor of God.”

To stand firm against the enemy, we must lean into Jesus.

To endure hardship, we must be rooted in Christ.

To overcome, we must be filled with His love.

To accomplish God’s calling, we must walk with Him daily.

Friend, you are not alone in the battle. The Lord is with you; His strength, His might, His power are yours in Christ.

And if God is with you, nothing can stand against you. And when you stand in Him, you cannot be shaken.

September 4, 2025
Ephesians 5:17

“Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” – Ephesians 5:17

Many of us ask, “Lord, what is Your will for me?” But Paul has already emphasized throughout Ephesians that the will of God is not hidden from us. It is not a mystery we have to solve but there is a process that all who believe must follow.

We all know that the Lord Jesus gave us the power to become children of God to everyone who believes. How can we obtain this? All of the disciples fulfilled this same process.

First and foremost, we must repent. This is the moment we change the way we think. We declare, “I am done living in darkness. I am out! I choose to do the will of God.” Without repentance, we cannot step into God’s will, because we do not have a willing heart to obey.

Second, we must firmly grasp and hold onto the gospel, because the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus is our life and our hope. Through His sacrifice, He destroyed the enmity between us and the Father. And when you have access to the throne of God, who else do you need?

This is the greatest will of God for us all, that we all believe in Jesus Christ and not perish, but be with God in everlasting life.

Third, we must be baptized in water. This is where we declare our faith, the actions of what we believe. Water baptism is a cleansing process, proclaiming that all our uncleanness is washed away. We are buried with Christ and raised with Him, we are now a new creation in Christ. This is where we lay down our lives to Christ and become His.

Just as Jesus, after His baptism, received the Holy Spirit, we too receive the gift of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is the One who gives us wisdom and revelation to understand the will of God and to fulfill His purpose for our lives while we walk on this earth. Without the Holy Spirit, we cannot know it, nor can we walk in it. That is why Paul’s constant prayer for believers was that they would be filled with the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is our Teacher, our Helper, our Comforter. He reveals the deep things of God, gives us strength to overcome the desires of the flesh, transforms us into the people God created us to be, and empowers us to accomplish the calling He has placed on our lives. He is also our seal, the guarantee that we belong to God and will inherit His promises. Above all, the Holy Spirit is the very presence of God within us. To have an intimate relationship and fellowship with the Holy Spirit is to walk with God Himself.

So do not be foolish, know the Holy Spirit !!!

September 1, 2025
Ephesians 3:20

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. – Ephesians 3:20

This is one of my life verses. Because it reminds me that no matter what season I’m in, God is able.

When things go wrong, I can trust Him, because He makes a way where there seems to be no way.
When life doesn’t make sense, I lean on Him, because only He can provide answers no one else can give.
When it feels like there’s no end, I find rest in Him, because His strength outlasts my weakness.
And when the weight is too heavy, I remember Jesus has already carried it for me.

This verse declares the goodness and immense power of our Father in heaven toward us, His children. It’s not about our strength. It’s His power working in us. God is sovereign. He has all the authority, the power, and the wisdom to do whatever He pleases. There is nothing too hard for God to accomplish. There is no limit to what God can reach. There is none who can stop Him. Our struggles and challenges can never rise above His power.

For no eye has seen, no ear has heard, nor the heart of man imagined what God has prepared for us, who love Him. That means what He has for us is greater than what we could ever dream.

I see this in my own life. I never thought I’d be pursuing special education, but here I am, walking in His plan I never imagined for myself. And it leaves me in awe of God. Just like the psalmist said, “His knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it.”

Friend, I don’t know what you’re going through, but trust God! This is not the end. No one who faithfully calls upon Him will be put to shame. Even when Israel was unfaithful, God still came through and rescued them. And He will rescue you too.

So don’t hesitate to cry out to Him. Don’t be afraid to ask Him for help. God is for you, not against you. He gave His life for you, so what else would He possibly hold back?

Trust Him. He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that you ask or think.”

September 1, 2025
Ephesians 1:19–20

‘and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places.’ – Ephesians 1:19–20

Do you truly understand the power that accompanied the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, toward us who believe?

In his prayer, Paul emphasized the vitality of the Holy Spirit “the “Spirit of wisdom” over every believer’s life, so that we may fully know God, understand the hope of His calling, the riches of the glory of His inheritance for us, and now the power He has handed back to us again. This is only excluded for believers.

So, what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe?

1. Salvation

When we believe in Jesus, we receive everlasting life. Scripture assures us:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (‭‭John‬ ‭3:16)

“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” (‭‭John‬ ‭3:18)

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” (John 5:24).

All who put their faith in Jesus receive eternal life

2. Authority

When we believe in Jesus, the devil no longer has power over us. Jesus declared: “Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 18:18). This means you have authority to resist, rebuke, and bind the enemy.

The disciples testified with joy: “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” (Luke 10:17).

We are no longer subject to the enemy! the enemy is subject to us through Christ. Jesus gave us authority to trample them and to overcome their schemes (Luke 10:19).

3. Power

When we believe in Jesus, we receive power to live and exercise miracles, signs, and wonders become possible through those who trust and put faith in Him. Jesus promised: “Whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these he will do” (John 14:12).

4. Access to God

When we believe in Jesus, our relationship with God is fully restored. “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12).

We have been given the right to call Him Abba, Father (Galatians 4:6). Through Christ, we can boldly approach the throne of grace with confidence to obtain mercy (Hebrews 4:16). By His blood, we have been brought near (Ephesians 2:13). No longer distant, but adopted as God’s children once again.

All of these; salvation, authority, power, and access to God are expressions of the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe. These gifts belong to everyone who places their faith in Christ. For when Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered death, buried sin, and restored everything the enemy had stolen: eternal life, dominion, power, and our relationship with our Father.

And even more, Jesus sent His Spirit to dwell within us. The Holy Spirit empowers us to walk in God’s Word, to understand His will, and He gaves us strength and courage as we fulfill His purpose. He comforts us, guides us, and reminds us daily of the wonderful works of God in our lives.

So I ask you today, what else do you need, when Christ lives in you?

August 31, 2025
Ephesians 1:18

‘The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.’ – Ephesians 1:18

Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities in Asia Minor, known for wealth, trade, and religious center in the Roman territories of Asia. But watch Paul’s prayer for them. His prayer wasn’t for more wealth; his prayer emphasized “the must need” for every believer to receive the Spirit of wisdom, who is the Holy Spirit, so that we can all understand God’s revelation and to fully known Him.

Then he continued, praying that their eyes of understanding would be enlightened. We all need the Holy Spirit, because our fleshly eyes without Him will deceive us and lead us into temptations that harm us spiritually just like Eve, Samson, and David.

But the Holy Spirit guides how we see and perceive situations. When I received the diagnosis that my children had autism, I first saw only hardship. But the Holy Spirit shifted my perspective. He turned my pain into purpose and opened a door of ministry I never imagined.

Just as Paul prayed, the Holy Spirit aligns our sight to see through God’s eyes—for us to understand the hope of His calling and the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.

But why don’t all see what Jesus did for us on the cross, and what He offers through His death and resurrection? His death conquered death so we no longer feel its sting?

He offers salvation to everyone who believes. He offers His life so we may have life abundantly. He offers us a new beginning. He offers peace this world cannot give, and a love without conditions.

And He is preparing a place for us that is pain free, death free, sin free. A New Jerusalem, where the streets are pure gold like clear glass, and the walls are adorned with precious stones. And greatest of all, He Himself will dwell with us forever.

But none of this can be understood without the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

So I ask you today, have you asked Jesus to baptize you with His Spirit?

August 31, 2025
Ephesians 1:17

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” – Ephesians 1:17

This verse explains why many people view believers as fanatics, strange, or even crazy, because they do not have the Spirit of wisdom. The Spirit of wisdom is one of the seven Spirits of God before His throne (Isaiah 11:2; Revelation 1:4), and He operates in us through the Holy Spirit.

The Bible declares, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). When we receive the Holy Spirit, He teaches us the will of God. And the wisdom from above is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy (James 3:17). When these qualities are present in our lives, we know the Spirit of wisdom is at work within us.

Only the Spirit of wisdom equips us to receive wisdom from above.

Only the Spirit of wisdom enables us to understand the works of God.

Only the Spirit of wisdom teaches us how to walk upright before God.

Only the Spirit of wisdom helps us make wise decisions that align with God’s will.

The Holy Spirit Himself, “who is the Spirit of wisdom” is the only one who can give us true revelation of God, because He Himself is God. Only He, can give us the knowledge of who He is, a clear understanding of His will, and insight into His purpose for our lives.

This is why Paul prayed that the believers in Ephesus would first receive the Spirit of wisdom, so that they could then grasp the revelation and knowledge of God. He understood that even with the best pastors and teachers, without the Holy Spirit you cannot truly understand. Even if you read the Bible from cover to cover, without the Spirit’s guidance it will remain closed to you.

So, to truly know God personally and understand His will for your life, you must ask the Lord Jesus to baptize you with His Spirit not from people, not from culture, not from Google but from the Lord Himself.

August 27, 2025