Jesus Christ was speaking to his disciples. He was letting them know that soon he would be leaving them, that he would be going back to the Father, but that he was going to prepare a place for them, and he would return one day to take all his faithful followers to be with him … Continue reading The Advocate, The Holy Spirit
If You Love Jesus
“If you love me, keep my commands.” “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will … Continue reading If You Love Jesus
Our Marriage to Christ
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and … Continue reading Our Marriage to Christ
Rest Securely in The Lord’s Wisdom
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 NASB1995) We must … Continue reading Rest Securely in The Lord’s Wisdom
Worldly, Not Godly Mindsets
“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places, who call out to the other children, and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they … Continue reading Worldly, Not Godly Mindsets
Wisdom Regarding Good vs Evil
“Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the … Continue reading Wisdom Regarding Good vs Evil
The Lord is Compassionate and Gracious
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious,Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.9 He will not always strive with us,Nor will He keep His anger forever.10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins,Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,So great is His lovingkindness … Continue reading The Lord is Compassionate and Gracious
A Helper of Many
Paul speaking: “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a … Continue reading A Helper of Many
Personal Preferences
“Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. One person has faith that he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats vegetables only. The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and … Continue reading Personal Preferences
Let Us Behave Properly
“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let … Continue reading Let Us Behave Properly
Run With It 