Introduction to the Seven Letters in Revelation This is the first of seven letters that Jesus Christ sent to seven specific church congregations in seven different cities. Since the book of Revelation is regarding the times of the end, and it is intended for us, the body of Christ, and so much of it is … Continue reading Have We Abandoned Our First Love?
Year: 2024
For All Who Are Oppressed
“The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all who are oppressed.He made known his ways to Moses,his acts to the people of Israel.The Lord is merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.He will not always chide,nor will he keep his anger forever.He does not deal with us according to our sins,nor repay us … Continue reading For All Who Are Oppressed
Give Christ Jesus Your Hearts
“My son, give me your heart,and let your eyes observe my ways.For a prostitute is a deep pit;an adulteress is a narrow well.She lies in wait like a robberand increases the traitors among mankind.Who has woe? Who has sorrow?Who has strife? Who has complaining?Who has wounds without cause?Who has redness of eyes?Those who tarry long … Continue reading Give Christ Jesus Your Hearts
When You Sit Down to Eat with a Ruler
“When you sit down to eat with a ruler,observe carefully what is before you,and put a knife to your throatif you are given to appetite.Do not desire his delicacies,for they are deceptive food.”(Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV) I live in the USA. I was born here in December of 1949. I am 74 years old, so I … Continue reading When You Sit Down to Eat with a Ruler
Who Do You Emulate?
“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and … Continue reading Who Do You Emulate?
Not Already Made Perfect
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies … Continue reading Not Already Made Perfect
I Count it All as Loss
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and … Continue reading I Count it All as Loss
Watch Out for Evildoers
“Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” (Philippians 3:2-3 ESV) So, who are these “dogs” we are to be watching … Continue reading Watch Out for Evildoers
Clean on the Inside
“While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. And the Lord said to him, ‘Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside … Continue reading Clean on the Inside
Is Your Body Full of Darkness?
“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your body … Continue reading Is Your Body Full of Darkness?
Run With It 