1 Thessalonians 1:5 – It’s not merely understood it’s experienced
Here is the revelation shaping my life today – the intellectual pursuit of God will never empower my conviction to live for him, like him, with him.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 TPT
[5] For our gospel came to you not merely in the form of words but in mighty power infused with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.
Colossians 2:6-9 – What are you building your life upon?
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I am deliberately building my life in and on Jesus, my personal experiences and encounters with him.
Colossians 2:6-9 NLT
[6] And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. [7] Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. [8] Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. [9] For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.
Matthew 13:44 – Hidden But Easily Found
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – only beauty will transform me.
Matthew 13:44 NLT
[44] “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
Matthew 11:28-30 – Stay in rest.
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – the way you carry a load determines its weight. The way you carry your life determines how heavy it is.
Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
[28] Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Philippians 4:4,6-7 – Give Me The Peace
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – peace is possible in all circumstances.
Philippians 4:4,6-7 NLT
[4] Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice! [6] Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. [7] Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Romans 1:19-21,25 – The Everywhere God
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I realise how blind I am to a bigger life that is all around me.
Romans 1:19-21,25 NLT
[19] They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. [20] Forever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. [21] Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. [25] They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshipped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.
Romans 2:4 – Presence is Salvation
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – there is no fear in my life with God for His salvation is in His presence.
Romans 2:4 NLT
[4] Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
Romans 1:19-21,25 – The Everywhere God.
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I realise how blind I am to a bigger life that is all around me.
Romans 1:19-21,25 NLT
[19] They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. [20] For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. [21] Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. [25] They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.
Acts 17:27-28 – Seekers Find.
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – we are all looking for ‘God’ even if we would not recognise or declare this searching. This was His purpose for all of us, that no one would not find Him, so He gave us all a longing and seeking. We all what to know where do I find life, where do I get meaning, why am here. It’s all found in Him.
Acts 17:27-28 NLT
[27] “His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him though he is not far from any one of us. [28] For in him we live and move and exist.”
2 Corinthians 1:8-10 – Storms of Life.
This is the revelation that is shaping my life today- where you turn in the storms of life shapes life post the storm.
2 Corinthians 1:8-10 NLT
[8] We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. [9] In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. [10] And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.
Acts 2:25-26 – You Choose Where You Stand.
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- the promise of His presence with me is the shaping foundational truth for life.
Acts 2:25-26 NLT
[25] King David said this about him: ‘I see that the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. [26] No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope.
Romans 14:12-13,17,23 – No More Condemning Others
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- God brings to each of us the personal revelation of the truth of Kingdom life, religion dictates corporately what people think the truth for life is.
Romans 14:12-13,17,23 NLT
[12] Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. [13] So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. [17] For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. [23] But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
John 9:1-3 – So Why?
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- the why is not the question, it’s the what is going to happen?
John 9:1-3 NLT
[1] As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. [2] “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” [3] “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.
Harmony is the Expression of Heaven on Earth
Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- I see that I can separate quickly based on disagreement, whereas God calls me to harmony.
Romans 15:5 NLT
[5] May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.