War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Do Not Submit to Sin
The Footsteps of Jesus At the end of 1 Peter 2 we read and we learned that we who are called of God to be followers of Christ Jesus are to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in how He lived. And the first thing mentioned is that He committed no sin. Then we … Continue reading Do Not Submit to Sin
Follow Christ’s Example
1 Peter 2:21-25 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:22“He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in His mouth.”23When they heaped abuse on Him,He did not retaliate;when He suffered, He made no threats,but entrusted … Continue reading Follow Christ’s Example
Life is Worth Living
Life is worth living when it’s lived in God.Life is worth living when it’s not a fraud. Tenderly, patiently, our Lord waits for usTo get on His side and onto His bus. He has a plan and a purpose for us,To follow His lead, place in Him our trust. Died He for our sins, forgiven … Continue reading Life is Worth Living
A People for God’s Own Possession
1 Peter 2:1-5,9-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. 2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected … Continue reading A People for God’s Own Possession
The Tapestry
Based off Romans 1:18-32 The tapestry was marvelous,Well done, and was not frivolous.All shown to fit together wellFor all who on the earth do dwell. For God had His design in mindIn hopes that Him the people find.He showed Himself to everyoneThrough His created works, well done. But humans have a different mind,And therefore not … Continue reading The Tapestry
Do Not Conform to Worldly Ways
1 Peter 1:13-25 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. 15But just as He who called you is holy, so … Continue reading Do Not Conform to Worldly Ways
The Proven Character of Your Faith
1 Peter 1:3-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for … Continue reading The Proven Character of Your Faith
Falsely Accused of Wrongdoing
Jeremiah 37:9-16 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “9This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves by saying, ‘The Chaldeans will go away for good,’ for they will not! 10Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, … Continue reading Falsely Accused of Wrongdoing
In The Stillness of The Midnight
In the stillness of the midnightWhen all’s quiet and sereneAll the hustle bustle still nowAnd a person rarely seen You can hear a drop of waterHear the tinkle of a bellHear the ticking of an old clockAnd can say that all is well It is peaceful now, so quietAll that chitter chatter goneAll the noises … Continue reading In The Stillness of The Midnight
Refusal to Obey God’s Commands
Jeremiah 35:12-19 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 12Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: 13“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: ‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD. 14The words of Jonadab … Continue reading Refusal to Obey God’s Commands
