One Minute with God

When doubts arise and fears assail,
it’s good to remember to Whom we belong.

This one will say, ‘I am the Lord’s,’ 
…and another will write on his hand, ‘The Lord’s.’
Isaiah 44:5 ESV

Our eyes see the mountain;
faith sees the God who can move it.

We live by faith, not by sight. 
2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV

God knitted Jesus’ body together in His mother’s womb–
just like He did ours. That’s amazing.
And that’s why He can be our Savior.

For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son
from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Psalm 139:13-14, John 1:14 ESV

Many men were crucified and suffered for their sins;
only Jesus was crucified and suffered for ours.
That’s the best news ever!

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through him we have also obtained access by faith 
into this grace in which we stand, 
and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:1-2 ESV

It’s usually best not to focus
on all the things that could go wrong.

Finally, brothers, 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 NIV

No matter what, don’t give up. God is able.

Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17 ESV

With God’s blessing, what we have will be enough.

And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? 
Tell me; what have you in the house?” And she said,
“Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.”
2 Kings 4:2 ESV

the whole story: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Our moms were right;
we will eventually act
like the people we play with.

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 
1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV

Satan has deceived millions of people into thinking
they need to earn their salvation. The truth is better.

…but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23b ESV

Jesus was the only one
who would never have to suffer for sin–
yet He chose to suffer for ours.

For the wages of sin is death…
Romans 6:23 ESV

We learn contentment by trusting God
with those things that cause discontent.

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV

Pray for your pastor.
His happiness will benefit you both.

Obey your leaders and submit to them,
for they are keeping watch over your souls,
as those who will have to give an account.
Let them do this with joy and not with groaning,
for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:17 ESV

The crucifixion wasn’t nearly as painful for Jesus
as was the unleashing of God’s wrath on Him
for every sin of all who would believe. Oh, praise Him.

And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness
over the whole land until the ninth hour.
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice,
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means,
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 
Mark 15:33-34 ESV

There are only two types of people in the world–
those who thank God, and those who don’t.
Let’s be God-thankers!

For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God
or give thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking,
and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
for His steadfast love endures forever!

Romans 1:21, Psalm 118:1 ESV

We should beware of thinking
that we are better than someone else–
God just may show us how wrong we are.

For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing,
he deceives himself.
Galatians 6:3 ESV

Each of God’s attributes is perfectly in sync
with every other attribute, all of the time.
He is always 100% just, 100% holy, 100% good.
When He displays His wrath, His love is not diminished.
When He exhibits mercy, His justice remains intact.
He is not a God of grace one day, and of judgement the next.
He stays the same–our One True God–yesterday, today and forever.

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
Deuteronomy 6:4 ESV

Jesus knew exactly who He came to save-
His people, every one of His people.

She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus,
for he will save his people from their sins. 
Matthew 1:21 ESV

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude 24-25 ESV

Jude 24 and 25 are two of my favorite verses because I love to imagine Jesus smiling as He welcomes me into heaven, and then gives me to His Father–a precious gift, purchased for the glory of the Father by the Son He dearly loves. What a day that will be!

We spend much of our lives looking in a mirror,
considering our appearance,
when that just might be the one thing
that ought to matter least.

“For the Lord sees not as man sees:
man looks on the outward appearance,
but the Lord looks on the heart.” 
1 Samuel 16:7 ESV

May every sin send us running
to the One who is faithful to forgive.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just
to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us
from all unrighteousness. 
1 John 1:9 ESV