1 Peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; But you are a chosen generation! I have always been moved by this verse in 1 Peter.Continue reading “A Chosen Generation! Revised!”
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Blessing Blocker!
Matthew 11:6-And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” NKJV Several years ago, I wrote a blog, “Are You Offended with Jesus.” In it, I discussed the problem John the Baptist had with Jesus, how he asked if he was the One or should they look for another? I thought it was aContinue reading “Blessing Blocker!”
Getting a Grip on Frustration! Repost!
Psalm 37:1-Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. NKJV The Oxford dictionary defines frustration as “the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.” Frustration isn’t limited to theContinue reading “Getting a Grip on Frustration! Repost!”
If I Be Lifted Up!
John 12:32- And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” NKJV I was in church this week when I heard a minister say, “If I be lifted up, He said, I will draw all men to me!” Along with the rest of the congregation, I said, “Amen.” He was speaking of lifting up Jesus’Continue reading “If I Be Lifted Up!”
Forbidden to Preach!
Acts 16: 6- Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. NKJV We have come to the 16th chapter of Acts. The Holy Spirit has been busy since we began in chapter 1. The disciples have been filled and refilledContinue reading “Forbidden to Preach!”
Who Would Have Thought? Revised
Acts 9:11-12- So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. And in a vision, he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him so that he might receive his sight.” NKJV God has aContinue reading “Who Would Have Thought? Revised”
Put it to the Test! Revised!
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. NKJV put-it-to-the-test_.mp3 In this letter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul is full of advice. His advice is more accurately called exhortations, or words of encouragement meant to push theContinue reading “Put it to the Test! Revised!”
Growing Through Fellowship
Acts 2:42- And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. NKJV We’re still in chapter 2 of Acts, and a lot of things have happened. First, the Spirit of God comes in like a mighty rushing wind baptizing the disciples and they speak in new tongues. Then,Continue reading “Growing Through Fellowship”
It’s For Today!
Acts 2:4- “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” NKJV and-they-spoke-with-tongues_.mp3 My last post found me with too much to say and too little space to say it in. Needless to say, this is a love topic for me. Today,Continue reading “It’s For Today!”
But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!
Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. KJV but-you-shall-receive-power_.mp3 In Luke 24:49, Jesus told His disciples: Behold, I send theContinue reading “But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!”
Wonderful Jesus! 