ICS Devotionals (每日灵修) (Page 27)

230816-Experience His Grace in the Midst of the Suffering 在苦难中经历祂的恩典

Romans 5:2a,5 (AMP) Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand…..Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. We are privileged…

230814-Let Us Exult in Our Sufferings 让我们在患难中欢欣鼓舞

Romans 5:3-4(AMP) And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance; and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].  The Apostle Paul talks about suffering for the sake of righteousness as a Christian. There is…

230812 – Not by Works of Righteousness but by Grace 并非因人所行的义,乃因恩典

The Mosaic covenant, named after Moses, the leader of God’s people, Israel, was a bilateral, or conditional covenant between God and Israel. Under this covenant, both parties were responsible to fulfil certain duties; whereas the people were required to follow the Law, God would in return, bless and protect Israel. The requirements of the Law…

230810-Knowing God 认识神

What will really help us to be resilient is knowing God. It is the key to staying resilient in the midst of an adversity or a crisis. Romans 5:1, 6 (AMP) Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we…

230809-Tribulation Produces Perseverance 患难生忍耐

Romans 5:3-6 (NKJV) And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. We learn…