The name we will consider for our Lord today typically appears as part of a title: Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end. Our attention today, though, will focus primarily on how He is the Omega, the fulfilling End of all. Jesus ascribed this title to Himself in the opening ofContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: OMEGA”
Category Archives: Discipleship – Building Lives
Glory Glimpse: NAZARENE
Jesus of Nazareth, the Nazarene, is our focal point today. Though the Old Testament does not mention the village of Nazareth, Matthew declares that Jesus dwelt in Nazareth “that the words of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Jesus referred to Himself as ‘of Nazareth, demons used the title and the cross of our Lord boreContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: NAZARENE”
Glory Glimpse: MORNING STAR
There are many stars mentioned in the Bible, but today’s look at the Lord focuses us on one star in particular: the Morning Star. Way back in Numbers 24, God gave the message of the Morning Star to a conniving prophet named Balaam. Hired to curse the Israelites, Balaam thoroughly irritated his employer because heContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: MORNING STAR”
Glory Glimpse: LIFE
Our look at the Lord today is a well-known title: Jesus is Life. It (life) is a passion for God; He is the giver of Life. God loves Life and longs for every soul to know the abundance of true Life. Jesus came that we could know the fullness of eternal life. But Satan lovesContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: LIFE”
Glory Glimpse: KEEPER
“… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12b God is a “Keeper!” He keeps His promises. He keeps our inheritance secure. He keeps His people. He keeps all that we entrust to HisContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: KEEPER”
Glory Glimpse: JUDGE
Depending upon your own choice, today’s title of the Lord offers joy or despair. God appointed Jesus Christ as Judge of all the earth. As scripture says, one day every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Personal accountability, judgment, is a theme woven throughout Scripture. Each of us willContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: JUDGE”
Glory Glimpse: INTERCESSOR
As we continue on our ‘Alphabet of Attributes’ journey, we come to the letter “I.” There are some wonderful, awe-inspiring revelations of Jesus that begin with “I.” He is the I am, the Image of the invisible God, immortal, immutable, and Immanuel, God with us! The One who is all of those things is alsoContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: INTERCESSOR”
Glory Glimpse: HOPE of GLORY
Today’s descriptive name of the indwelling Christ fulfills a longing each soul feels: to live a life that has substance and lasting worth. The risen Savior is our only hope for lives that will have eternal significance; Christ in us is our Hope of Glory (Colossians 1:27). All else that man can pursue on earth—wealth,Continue reading “Glory Glimpse: HOPE of GLORY”
Glory Glimpse: GUIDE & GUARD
When we fix our eyes on God as our Guide and Guard, our life journeys fulfill His good purposes. Throughout God’s Word, we find evidence of His desire to lead us out of the captivity of our sinful humanity to the freedom of living in Christ. From eternity past to eternity future, God’s goal isContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: GUIDE & GUARD”
Overcoming Life’s Clutter
Having trouble seeing the next step to take?
