Pastor’s Word of the Day

“Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life]. shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the LORD]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the LORD has risen upon you. For in fact, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness will cover the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you [Jerusalem] And His glory and brilliance will be seen on you,” Isaiah 60:1-2 AMP

“Whatever you do [whatever your task maybe], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.” Colossians 3:23-24 AMP

“O LORD, who may lodge [as a guest] in Your tent? Who may dwell [continually] on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity and strength of character, and works righteousness, And speaks and holds truth in his heart.” Psalms 15:1-2 AMP

“Your boasting [over the supposed spirituality of your church] is not good [indeed t is vulgar and inappropriate]. Do you not know that [just] a little leaven ferments the whole batch [of dough, just as a little sin corrupts a person or an entire church]? Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new batch, just as you are, still unleavened. For Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed.” 1 Corinthians 5:6-7 AMP

“For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) {at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life].” 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 AMP

“But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].” 2 Thessalonians 2:13 AMP

“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.  What can [mere] man do to me?  The LORD is on my side, He is among those who help me;  Therefore I will look [in triumph] on those who hate me.  It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.”  Psalms 118:6-8

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.” Psalms 1:1-2NIV

“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.  He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.” Isaiah 50:4 NIV

“When my soul was fainting within me, I remembered the LORD, And my prayer came to You, Into Your holy temple. Those who regard and follow worthless idols Turn away from their [living source of] mercy and lovingkindness. But [as for me], I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I shall pay that which I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” Jonah 2:7-9 AMP 

“As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion]. Proverbs 27:17

“For it is not those who merely hear the Law [as it is read aloud] who are just or righteous before God, but it is those who will be justified [pronounced free of guilt of sin and declared acceptable to Him].” Romans 2:13 AMP

“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.” Psalms 107:31-32 NIV

“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.  HE will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.  With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Psalms 91:14-16

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 NIV

“Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.  Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart,”  Psalms 119:33-34NIV

“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace, comfort and encourage strengthen your hearts [keeping them steadfast and on course] in every good work and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 AMP

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV

“Treat others the same way you want them to treat you. If you[only] love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.” Luke 6:31-32 AMP

“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgement you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition]is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the LORD.” Isaiah 54:17 AMP

“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit, and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life.” Jude 1:20-21