John 17 ESV Jesus Christ was still living on the earth but he was about ready to go to the cross to die for our sins. So, he was praying to God the Father. And he was praying for his followers. He had given them the words of God. And they had received them as … Continue reading Jesus, Keep Us Safe
Month: November 2021
We Cannot But Speak Jesus
This is the time period in which Jesus Christ had died on the cross for our sins and had been resurrected from the dead by God the Father, and had ascended back to the Father in heaven, and then had sent his Holy Spirit to indwell his followers. And now Jesus’ disciples, who were now … Continue reading We Cannot But Speak Jesus
Glory be to Jesus Christ
In New Testament times, the apostles Peter and John were instrumental of God in the healing of a man lame from birth. And the people were all filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to the man who was lame and now was healed. So, Peter seized this opportunity to talk with the … Continue reading Glory be to Jesus Christ
You are My Hiding Place
I Hate Double-Mindedness Psalms 119:113-115 ESV “I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.” We should not hate people, but we should hate sin. So, we should … Continue reading You are My Hiding Place
Jesus is Always Near Us
Psalms 119:17-18 ESV “Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” This is a prayer to the Lord asking him that he would provide for us abundantly all that we need to live for him and to … Continue reading Jesus is Always Near Us
My Foes Forget Your Words
Psalms 119:137-138 ESV “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.” “Righteous” is whatever is right in the eyes of God. So, righteousness is holiness, godliness, moral purity, honesty, faithfulness, trustworthiness, and the like. God is fully righteous because he is absolutely … Continue reading My Foes Forget Your Words
That They May Rest
An Eternal Gospel to Proclaim Revelation 14:6-7 ESV “Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his … Continue reading That They May Rest
You Will Be Blessed
1 Peter 3:13-17 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make … Continue reading You Will Be Blessed
Every Face Turned Pale
Jeremiah 30:4-7 ESV These are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah: “Thus says the Lord: We have heard a cry of panic, of terror, and no peace. Ask now, and see, can a man bear a child? Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like … Continue reading Every Face Turned Pale
They Asked Me
An Original Work / November 11, 2021 Strangers called on me one day, Asked me if I’d kindly pray For their neighbors, for their friends To find Jesus, accept Him. “Sure, I will,” I said to them, “Pray they give their lives to Him Fully, truly, not in jest, Not to falsely Him confess. “Pray … Continue reading They Asked Me
Run With It 