That We Might Obey His Commandments

I am reading in Psalms 105 which teaches me, again, that all God’s promises have conditions. And this is why it is critical that we read of his promises in their full context to where we can see the conditions for those promises to be fulfilled. For, yes, God did make a covenant with Abraham … Continue reading That We Might Obey His Commandments

If We’re Willing and Obedient

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow;though they are red like crimson,they shall become like wool.If you are willing and obedient,you shall eat the good of the land;but if you refuse and rebel,you shall be eaten by the sword;for the mouth of … Continue reading If We’re Willing and Obedient

Jesus, Rescue Me

Are you presently struggling with sin? What I mean is, not are you are being tempted, but are you giving in to the flesh thinking that sin or Satan has power over you and that you don't have the ability to say "NO!" to sin? In the book of Romans, chapter 7, Paul described for … Continue reading Jesus, Rescue Me

No Tears on Outside

He’s hurting, he’s crying,No tears on outside.He’s injured, he’s stirring,All now kept inside. He’s failing for wordsTo say all that he feels.He cannot express,Cannot make his appeals. His outside is inside,Trapped now in his skin,Knows not where to turn,And his faith’s wearing thin. He doesn’t know who to trust.Who really cares?And so he says nothing,In … Continue reading No Tears on Outside

Examining God’s Holy Temple

“I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, ‘Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for months. And I will appoint … Continue reading Examining God’s Holy Temple

God Has Told Us What is Good

“He has told you, O man, what is good;and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 ESV) What was true when this was penned by Micah, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is still true today in the Messianic … Continue reading God Has Told Us What is Good

You Who Love the Lord, Hate Evil

“The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.Fire goes before himand burns up his adversaries all around.His lightnings light up the world;the earth sees and trembles.The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,before the Lord of … Continue reading You Who Love the Lord, Hate Evil

Tell of His Salvation from Day to Day

“Oh sing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth!Sing to the Lord, bless his name;tell of his salvation from day to day.Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples!For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;he is to be feared above all gods.For all … Continue reading Tell of His Salvation from Day to Day

When the Cares of My Heart are Many

“Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord,and whom you teach out of your law,to give him rest from days of trouble,until a pit is dug for the wicked.For the Lord will not forsake his people;he will not abandon his heritage;for justice will return to the righteous,and all the upright in heart will follow … Continue reading When the Cares of My Heart are Many

God’s True Grace to Us

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us … Continue reading God’s True Grace to Us