Isaiah 26:9-11 ESV “My soul yearns for you in the night;my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.For when your judgments are in the earth,the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.If favor is shown to the wicked,he does not learn righteousness;in the land of uprightness he deals corruptlyand does not see the majesty of the Lord.O … Continue reading Let Them See Your Zeal for Your People
He Sets Up Salvation
Isaiah 26:1-4 ESV “In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city;he sets up salvationas walls and bulwarks.Open the gates,that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.You keep him in perfect peacewhose mind is stayed on you,because he trusts in you.Trust in the Lord … Continue reading He Sets Up Salvation
The Word of God in Truth
Colossians 1:1-6 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, “To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we … Continue reading The Word of God in Truth
Advancing the Kingdom of God
Earlier this morning the Lord Jesus had me write on Matthew 11:7-10,16-19, but he had me skip over verses 11-15 because this is another whole subject. And so I am going to write about this one now. And I am including verse 10 here to give it context. For the passage is primarily about John … Continue reading Advancing the Kingdom of God
Judging by the Culture
Matthew 11:7-10,16-19 ESV As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' … Continue reading Judging by the Culture
When in the Stillness of This Moment
September 26, 2011 I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery. And yet, God was not pleased with them, because they did not … Continue reading When in the Stillness of This Moment
The Charge He Entrusts to Us
1 Timothy 1:18-20 ESV “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I … Continue reading The Charge He Entrusts to Us
Appointed to His Service
1 Timothy 1:12-17 ESV “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for … Continue reading Appointed to His Service
Don’t Teach Any Different Doctrine
1 Timothy 1:1-7 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at … Continue reading Don’t Teach Any Different Doctrine
Run With It 