Focusing on the Goodness of God

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise — dwell on these things.

The Vivid Crucifixion

…before whose eyes Jesus Christ was vividly portrayed as crucified…

Galatians 3:1

The cross is the central theme of Christianity and it cannot be removed, lessened, ignored, demoted, or forgotten without doing significant damage to the…

Completed by the Spirit

After beginning with the Spirit, are you now going to be made complete by the flesh?

Galatians 3:3

The Christian life is only possible through faith invested in the mercy and grace of God. God initiates and sustains this experience of…

Dear Reader,

Lana and I are attending a Christian conference in Portugal for a few days and will be away from a computer for a while. The next daily devotional posting will be March 19th.

Blessings in Christ,

David Packer

The Vulnerability of Love

So Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.

Genesis 29:20

Love seems the most vulnerable thing on earth. It leads us to place ourselves in precarious positions, to…

Living the Blessing of God

The LORD bless you and keep you.

Numbers 6:24

Living within the blessings of God means that the reality of His love and faithfulness to us, of God’s good intentions toward us, fills our thoughts.

Our Spiritual Identity

Jesus knew that the Father had given everything into His hands, that He had come from God, and that He was going back to God. So, He got up from supper, laid aside His robe, took a towel tied it around Himself…and began to wash His disciples’ feet.

The Limitlessness of Praise

Who can declare the LORD’s mighty acts or proclaim all the praise due Him?

Psalm 106:2

When we thank God we deal with specifics, matters that are somewhat limited in time and space, the ways He has blessed us and helped us and…

The Eyes of our Heart

That the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of His calling…

Ephesians 1:18

The trends in many churches today are contrary to New Testament patterns. The desired religious experiences of many people…

Hearing with Faith

Does God supply you with the Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law or by hearing with faith?

Galatians 3:5

The movement of God in our lives, whether we are talking about inner conversion or outer manifestations, cannot be…

The Rest of God

A Sabbath rest remains, therefore, for God’s people.

Hebrews 4:9

The life in abundance spoken of by Christ is also called the “Sabbath rest” for the people of faith. There are three aspects of this rest: (1) the rest that comes to the heart that has…

Walking in Faith

I want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by hearing with faith?

Galatians 3:2

The good intentions toward us of our Heavenly Father should bolster our hopes everyday. Whenever there are reasons for…

The New Scenery of God

The world and its lust is passing away, but the one who does God’s will remains forever.

1 John 2:17

Already lust is dated and old, not just the thing we lust after but lust itself. Unholy desire for the unholy is in itself passé and…

The Face of Christ

The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.

Numbers 6:25

The second part of the Aaronic blessing relates to Christ the Son’s work in our lives. These blessings are not mere hopeful wishes, but they are the confident avowal of…

What to Do with a Guilty Conscience

Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithful love; according to Your abundant compassion, blot out my rebellion.

Psalm 51:1

A defining moment for David played itself out in the events involving his adultery…