Psalms 97:1, 6-7 ESV “The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” What are worthless idols? They are … Continue reading Love God and Hate Evil
Year: 2021
A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
The Apostle Paul wrote this as a letter to Timothy, but that doesn’t mean that some or all of it can’t be applied to our lives in some way. For, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped … Continue reading A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
He Turns it Wherever He Will
Proverbs 21:1-4 ESV “The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Haughty eyes … Continue reading He Turns it Wherever He Will
In the Midst of Trouble
Psalms 138:7-8 ESV “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” … Continue reading In the Midst of Trouble
We Wait in Hope for The Lord
Psalms 33:4-5 NIV “For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” In today’s world, especially, it is difficult to discern truth from lies, for so many people are lying to us from … Continue reading We Wait in Hope for The Lord
“My House Will be Called”
Mark 11:15-17 NIV “On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he … Continue reading “My House Will be Called”
I Love You, Lord
Psalms 18:1-2 NIV “I love you, Lord, my strength. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” When we believe in Jesus Christ with God-persuaded faith, we die with Christ to sin, we … Continue reading I Love You, Lord
Many Rebellious People
Titus 1:9 NIV [An Elder] “He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” Not just elders, but all who believe in Jesus Christ are to hold firmly to the word of God and to our … Continue reading Many Rebellious People
When Enemies from Within Attack
Psalms 59:1-2 NIV “Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.” Who are our enemies? Primarily our enemy is Satan and his evil forces, but we have human enemies, too, some of whom … Continue reading When Enemies from Within Attack
“Come My Children, Listen to Me”
Psalms 34:8-10 NIV “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” This is not a … Continue reading “Come My Children, Listen to Me”
Run With It 