Proverbs 19 (select verses) “Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;he who keeps understanding will discover good.” V. 8 ESV If we are people of good sense, we are people who exercise good judgment and wisdom and discernment. We do not live by (we’re not ruled by) our emotions. That doesn’t make us unfeeling people … Continue reading Whoever Gets Sense Loves His Own Soul
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
The Nations Will Trample Us
Revelation 11:1-3 ESV “Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, ‘Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will … Continue reading The Nations Will Trample Us
Following Jesus Where He Leads Us
John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’” What is light? It is the opposite of darkness. And what is darkness? It is all that is evil in this world. It is … Continue reading Following Jesus Where He Leads Us
Our God is Testing Us
Deuteronomy 13:1-5 ESV “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you … Continue reading Our God is Testing Us
The Central Message is Obedience
Matthew 7:24-27 ESV “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on … Continue reading The Central Message is Obedience
Who is Biblical Israel Today?
The physical nation of Israel is at the forefront in the news right now. But there are many misconceptions among those who believe in Jesus Christ as to who biblical Israel is in the Messianic age and in these last days before the return of Christ. So, I pray that all who profess faith in … Continue reading Who is Biblical Israel Today?
Besides God, There is No Savior
Isaiah 43:10-13 ESV “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord,“and my servant whom I have chosen,that you may know and believe meand understand that I am he.Before me no god was formed,nor shall there be any after me.I, I am the Lord,and besides me there is no savior.I declared and saved and proclaimed,when there was … Continue reading Besides God, There is No Savior
Not Everyone is Going to Heaven
Matthew 7:21-23 ESV “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, … Continue reading Not Everyone is Going to Heaven
Are You Who You Profess?
Matthew 7:15-20 ESV “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad … Continue reading Are You Who You Profess?
Enter by the Narrow Gate
Matthew 7:13-14 ESV “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” The Narrow Way If … Continue reading Enter by the Narrow Gate
Run With It 