I am reading in John 4. Jesus had a divine appointment with a Samaritan woman at a well in Samaria where he shared with her the gospel of our salvation with regard to the “gift of God” and the “living water” which she could receive. And these have to do with Jesus Christ, our salvation, … Continue reading Jesus Christ Values Women
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My times with the Lord in His Word
Our True Worship of God
Continuing in John 4.. recap: Jesus had a divine appointment with a woman at a well. He asked her for a drink of water, and they got into a conversation. Jesus talked to her about the “gift of God” and “living water,” which have to do with the gospel of Christ, i.e. with Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Our True Worship of God
Welling Up to Eternal Life
I am reading in John 4, beginning with verse one, concerning Jesus’ divine appointment with a Samaritan woman at a well in Samaria. While Jesus was seated at this well, this woman from Samaria came to draw water, and Jesus asked her for a drink. She was surprised that he, a Jew, would ask her, … Continue reading Welling Up to Eternal Life
As Bondservants of Christ Jesus
“Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever … Continue reading As Bondservants of Christ Jesus
In the Strength of The Lord
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this … Continue reading In the Strength of The Lord
Remain Steadfast in Your Trials
“As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” (James 5:10-11 ESV) When … Continue reading Remain Steadfast in Your Trials
Time Not on Our Side
“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. … Continue reading Time Not on Our Side
Hold Me Together
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV) I haven’t been feeling well for several days. Some of it is sinus congestion, but most of it is fatigue. So I have … Continue reading Hold Me Together
Giving and Receiving Encouragement
“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought … Continue reading Giving and Receiving Encouragement
What are You Thinking About?
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace … Continue reading What are You Thinking About?
Run With It 