2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Doctrine: I need to ask the Holy Spirit to help me to study to show myself approved […]
Do you want to live in a stable, predictable world, a world where there is right and wrong, where what we choose, by God’s grace, makes a difference? Well that is exactly the world that we live in. God is not mocked, that which a man sows, that shall he also reap. Put another way, […]
In Romans 12 we read that, when we present ourselves to God, the gift of myself is acceptable to him. Think with me, there is only one thing in the universe that God can not have unless I give it to him, myself, my worship, my love, my obedience, my thoughts even my obedient hands […]
Hebrews 10:23 Hold fast the profession of my faith without wavering. That sure sounds like a tall order for me to stand strong, no matter what! However, I benefit from remembering the comment by Watchman Nee, “If the God on the throne had given these commandments for me to keep, that would be most unfair […]
Yes, I know, I need to love my enemies, bless them that curse me, do good to them that hate me, and pray for them which despitefully use me and persecute me. Matthew 5:44 When a person sins, and their sin causes me pain or loss: a,Who is sinned against? b. Who will reap the […]
Will we be physically beautiful in heaven? We will certainly not have any attitudes connecting surface appearance to the persons worth. I don’t think that we will evaluate ourselves or others based on appearance, except to say to ourselves, “How wonderful to see you.” We will delight in recognizing each other and having a chance […]
STEP #1: Peter’s first reaction to meeting Jesus was, “Depart from me for I am a sinful man.” Luke 5:8 /Isaiah responded, to being in God’s presence with, “Woe is me for I am undone: for I am a man of unclean lips and dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips” Isaiah […]
Jesus said of himself, I am The life The way The truth The light The door The resurrection The true vine The alpha and omega The root and offspring of Jesse I need to ponder that fact that he is not, one of the sources, or a partial source, but the only source and the […]
PSALMS 4:8/ 127:1,2 PROVERBS 3:13-24/ ECCLESIASTES 5:12 /ACTS 12:15 As I fall asleep, I need to remember that God does listen to me, I need to review all his majesty and be still in my heart to know that God is God. I need to bask in the light of his countenance and he will […]
I am sure you have heard the old saying, “Good intentions pave the road to Hell!” Mistake 1: Having any desire other than to , “In all my ways seek to know Jesus more.” Proverbs 3:6 Many will say in the judgment, “Lord, lord, did we not do wonderful things in your name?” He will […]
