Archive | September 2024

Imitator of God – Pt. 1

Sep16

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;
Ephesians 5:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.5.1.NASB1995

“Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.
Leviticus 19:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/lev.19.2.NASB1995

Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 5:48 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.48.NASB1995

You shall be blameless (complete, perfect or having integrity) before the Lord your God.
Deuteronomy 18:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.18.13.NASB1995

Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;
Philippians 3:12-15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.12-15.NASB1995

🌹Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.7.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United For The Glory of God

Sep13

United in praise:

When the priests came forth from the holy place (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves, without regard to divisions), and all the Levitical singers, Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and kinsmen, clothed in fine linen, with cymbals, harps and lyres, standing east of the altar, and with them one hundred and twenty priests blowing trumpets in unison when the trumpeters and the singers were to make themselves heard with one voice to praise and to glorify the Lord, and when they lifted up their voice accompanied by trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and when they praised the Lord saying, “He indeed is good for His lovingkindness is everlasting,” then the house, the house of the Lord, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God.
2 Chronicles 5:11-14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.5.11-14.NASB1995

and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 1:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.1.6.NASB1995

Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.
Romans 15:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.7.NASB1995

having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.1.11.NASB1995

🌹Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.20.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon 
https://indasharonjesus.org

United Through Christ

Sep12

Jesus in prayer with the Father:

that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.
John 17:21-23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.17.21-23.NASB1995

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Romans 12:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.12.5.NASB1995

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:27-28 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.3.27-28.NASB1995

Jesus in prayer with the Father:

🌹This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
John 17:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.17.3.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United by Grace

Sep11

United by belief we are saved by the gift of grace:

But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, . . .
Acts 15:11a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.15.11.NASB1995

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Ephesians 1:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.7.NASB1995

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.2.8-9.NASB1995

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
Romans 3:23-24 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.3.23-24.NASB1995

United in grace to a holy calling according to God’s purpose:

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
2 Timothy 1:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.1.9.NASB1995

so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.5.21.NASB1995

Grace that unites us as heirs:

so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/tit.3.7.NASB1995

And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Acts 20:32 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.20.32.NASB1995

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2pe.3.18.NASB1995

🌹The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.13.14.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United by Faith

Sep10

We are united by faith in Jesus Christ.

one faith,
Ephesians 4:5b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.5.NASB1995

nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.
Galatians 2:16 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.2.16.NASB1995

and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,
Philippians 3:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.9.NASB1995

Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, “The righteous man shall live by faith.”
Galatians 3:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.3.11.NASB1995

until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.
Ephesians 4:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.13.NASB1995

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.2.20.NASB1995

🌹Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.5.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United by Scripture

Sep9

The work of Scripture is to silence the sinner and bring faith to the believer:

But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
Galatians 3:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.3.22.NASB1995

Scripture is inspired by God to equip the believer:

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.3.16-17.NASB1995

Equipped for God’s purpose:

equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.13.21.NASB1995

Scripture for the unity of faith:

For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.
Hebrews 4:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.4.2.NASB1995

Scripture unites

🌹make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Philippians 2:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.2.2.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

No Other God

Sep6

There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord, Nor are there any works like Yours.
All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, And they shall glorify Your name.
For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.
Psalms 86:8-10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.86.8-10.NASB1995

🙏 ¹“O Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, who is enthroned above the cherubim, You are the God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.
²That they may know that You alone, whose name is the Lord, Are the Most High over all the earth.
³There is none like You, O Lord; You are great, and great is Your name in might.
⁴Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God?
⁵Who is like You among the gods, O Lord? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders?
⁶Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders.
⁷‘O Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as Yours?
Glory to God, the name above all names, amen.

🌹He said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart,
1 Kings 8:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ki.8.23.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

¹https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.37.16.NASB1995
²https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.83.18.NASB1995
³https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.10.6.NASB1995
⁴https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.77.13.NASB1995
⁵https://bible.com/bible/100/exo.15.11.NASB1995
⁶https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.72.18.NASB1995
⁷https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.3.24.NASB1995

God Spoke Existence

Sep5

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.

Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
Psalms 33:6, 8-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.6-9.NASB1995

In Genesis chapter 1 God spoke and creation came into being. There are 9 accounts of “God said” in chapter 1 of Genesis.

God speaks through His word and Holy Spirit. Are you listening?

Let them praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created.
Psalms 148:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.148.5.NASB1995

All creation praises God!

🌹By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
Hebrews 11:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.11.3.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God Is . . .

Sep4

For the word of the Lord is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Psalms 33:4-5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.4-5.NASB1995

God is upright, therefore His word is upright.

The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 19:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.19.8.NASB1995

God is faithful, therefore His work is faithful.

Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations; You established the earth, and it stands.
Psalms 119:90 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.90.NASB1995

God is righteous and therefore so is His justice.

For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face.
Psalms 11:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.11.7.NASB1995

Open our eyes, Lord, to see Your lovingkindness here on earth.

The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O Lord; Teach me Your statutes.
Psalms 119:64 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.64.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Praise is Becoming

Sep3

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
Psalms 32:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.32.11.NASB1995

It changes my whole disposition. Have you experienced it?

It is good to give thanks to the Lord And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning And Your faithfulness by night,
Psalms 92:1-2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.92.1-2.NASB1995

🌹Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalms 33:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org