Posts by Pastor Roger Emmons (Page 118)

1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. Dear Heavenly Father To come to you on our own, with our sinful nature, is outside of our reach. Because we are by nature wicked, and you are holy. We needed a mediator, and you sent us, your Son, who came to earth to be our…

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 So let him who thinks he stands be careful that he does not fall. No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing. But God is faithful. He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but when he tests you, he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it. Dear Heavenly Father, What comfort this is, knowing that in our testing, you have control over these things. I have to…

Psalm 56:3-4 On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I trust. I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? Dear Heavenly Father, You bring us comfort every day, but especially when there are extra-ordinary trials that cause us distress. When we have fears of the things in the world, we trust you have everything under control. Knowing that all the universe is in your hands, we…