“O Lord, you have deceived me,and I was deceived;you are stronger than I,and you have prevailed.I have become a laughingstock all the day;everyone mocks me.For whenever I speak, I cry out,I shout, ‘Violence and destruction!’For the word of the Lord has become for mea reproach and derision all day long.If I say, ‘I will not … Continue reading “Everyone Mocks Me”
Standing Against the Devil’s Tricks
“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 Standing Against the Devil’s Tricks
“Speak to Us Smooth Things”
“Then they said, ‘Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, let us strike him with the tongue, and let us not pay attention to any of his words.’ “Hear me, O Lord,and listen to … Continue reading “Speak to Us Smooth Things”
Who are You Following?
“If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, and if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I intended to do to it. And if at any time I … Continue reading Who are You Following?
We are Clay Vessels
“The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: ‘Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words.’ So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's … Continue reading We are Clay Vessels
Your High Places for Sin
“’The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars, while their children remember their altars and their Asherim, beside every green tree and on the high hills, on the mountains in the … Continue reading Your High Places for Sin
Do Not Fear Them!
“Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl … Continue reading Do Not Fear Them!
Living as Servants of God
“Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the … Continue reading Living as Servants of God
Sun Rays on a Cloudy Day
Sun rays on a cloudy dayBright stars on a dark nightFresh water in a fierce stormCool breeze when the sun’s warm Birds singing as the waves crashClouds part as the fog blocksMoon shining through a cool mistSeems that but is it this? How see when you look at that?Bright stars or a dark night?Fresh water … Continue reading Sun Rays on a Cloudy Day
May They See Your Good Deeds
“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:4-5 ESV) “But you are … Continue reading May They See Your Good Deeds
Run With It 