Ephesians 1:5 -“having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,” I want to continue looking at what Paul was writing about in Ephesians 1 when he mentioned our being predestined. I have again a definition for the word predestined: According to COBUILD AdvancedContinue reading “I’m Adopted!”
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It’s a Family Affair!
Acts 16:31 – So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” If you are familiar with the Bible, then you know that Jesus had many half siblings (Matthew 13:55). And the Bible let’s us know that at least one of those siblings ended up beingContinue reading “It’s a Family Affair!”
When the Odds Are Against You-2
2 Chronicles 13:3 -And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, being mighty men of valour. In my last post, I mentioned that Abijah and Jeroboam wereContinue reading “When the Odds Are Against You-2”
When the Odds Are Against You!
2 Chronicles 13:3 -And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, being mighty men of valour. This is a wonderful passage of scripture that encourages meContinue reading “When the Odds Are Against You!”
What Are You Saying?
Psalm 107:2 – Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; I have to be honest and admit, that everything I am saying lately is not godly. Let me explain. When I think of the above verse, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,Continue reading “What Are You Saying?”
IS THAT MY BIKE?
1 Samuel 30:19 – And nothing of theirs was lacking, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything which they had taken from them; David recovered all. I love the account of David at Ziklag! For those who are not familiar with this record of David and his men I encourage you toContinue reading “IS THAT MY BIKE?”
When You Pray 2
Luke 11:2 -So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven…” In my last post I shared about the things that happened when Jesus prayed. For some reason, I never really stopped toContinue reading “When You Pray 2”
When You Pray!
Luke 11:2 -So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven…” I think it is noteworthy, that Jesus said, “When you pray” and not “if” you pray. Unfortunately, statics show (I’ve often wonderedContinue reading “When You Pray!”
Happy Independence Day!
Galatians 5:1 -It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. What a powerful message for the Believer to grasp! Jesus set us free so that we could be free!! Now this seems like a simple message thatContinue reading “Happy Independence Day!”
An Expected End
Jeremiah 29:11 -For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Most Christians have heard or read this scripture. I know it’s a favorite amongst the people I know. It is a scripture often shared inContinue reading “An Expected End”
Wonderful Jesus! 