“And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you … Continue reading You Have Made it a Den of Robbers
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
If These Were Silent
And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on … Continue reading If These Were Silent
Deliver Me, O Lord, from Lying Lips
“In my distress I called to the Lord,and he answered me.Deliver me, O Lord,from lying lips,from a deceitful tongue. “What shall be given to you,and what more shall be done to you,you deceitful tongue?A warrior's sharp arrows,with glowing coals of the broom tree! “Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech,that I dwell among the … Continue reading Deliver Me, O Lord, from Lying Lips
Share in Suffering for the Gospel
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us … Continue reading Share in Suffering for the Gospel
Fan Into Flame the Gift of God Within You
“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in … Continue reading Fan Into Flame the Gift of God Within You
A Perverted Heart Devises Evil
The Sluggard 6 Go to the ant, O sluggard;consider her ways, and be wise.9 How long will you lie there, O sluggard?When will you arise from your sleep?12 A worthless person, a wicked man,goes about with crooked speech,13 winks with his eyes, signals with his feet,points with his finger,14 with perverted heart devises evil,continually sowing … Continue reading A Perverted Heart Devises Evil
If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It
They Hated Him “Now while they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately. So He said, ‘A nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. … Continue reading If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It
In Deed and In Truth
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” (1 John 3:18 ESV) Whether this is talking about us loving God or it is talking about us loving other humans, this is absolutely the truth that we must hold to as God’s children. But we are only his … Continue reading In Deed and In Truth
One Think You Lack
“A ruler questioned Him, saying, ‘Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments, “Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father … Continue reading One Think You Lack
Religious Hypocrisy and False Judging
“He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: ‘Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: “God, I thank you that I am not like other … Continue reading Religious Hypocrisy and False Judging
Run With It 