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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The Mystery of Godliness! Revised!
1 Timothy 3:16- And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness…NKJV Godliness is not a strange term in the Christian vernacular, but the opposite. We talk about it, sing about it, pray for it, and try to practice it regularly, yet find ourselves trying to hone in on the concept of what is true godliness. PaulContinue reading “The Mystery of Godliness! Revised!”
Loving the Father! Revised!
Deuteronomy 6:5- “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…” I saw a man wearing a T-shirt with the scripture from Isaiah 54:17: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV That was on his front, and of course, since it’sContinue reading “Loving the Father! Revised!”
A Prepared Table-Revised!
Psalm 23:5- “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…” NKJV Years ago, I was stationed in Italy while in the Navy. I lived on base, and I had my own room. In the room, I had a set of bunk beds, a table, a couple of chairs, and a refrigerator.Continue reading “A Prepared Table-Revised!”
Peace in the Storm!
Psalm 3:5- I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. NKJV It is said that Psalm 3 is the first psalm with a title. The title we are given lets us know that David wrote this psalm while he was fleeing his son Absalom. We recall that God had said to David, Now therefore, the sword shall never depart fromContinue reading “Peace in the Storm!”
Deliverance in the Kingdom! Repost!
Mark 5:7-9 – “And he cried out with a loud voice and said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.”For He said to him, “Come out of the man, unclean spirit!” Then He asked him, “What is your name? AndContinue reading “Deliverance in the Kingdom! Repost!”
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!”
No Shame! Repost!
2 Timothy 1:8-Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God…NKJV Have you ever felt ashamed of being a Christian? Or maybe, it wasn’t so much that you were ashamed of being a Christian,Continue reading “No Shame! 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!”
Conspiracy Theories! Repost!
Nehemiah 6:6-In it was written: “It is reported among the nations, and [c]Gashmu says, that you and the Jews intend to rebel; for that reason you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these reports. NASB Conspiracy theories have been running wild since biblical times. And today, the theories get juicierContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories! Repost!”
Wonderful Jesus! 