Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” As followers of Jesus, we are to be in the process of being conformed to his likeness, … Continue reading Careful How You Live
In the Way of Love
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” We, as followers of Jesus/God, are to be like him in character, mind, and heart. Our lives are … Continue reading In the Way of Love
And To Enable Us
Zechariah’s wife, Elizabeth, gave birth to a baby boy. On the eight day, when they circumcised him, Zechariah declared that he was to be called John, as the Lord had told him he was to name him. John later became John the Baptist who was called of God to prepare the way for Jesus. After … Continue reading And To Enable Us
Deceived and Deceiving
An Original Work / December 16, 2020 Liars, liars, all around Join their circus Hear their clown He’s their idol Of renown He’s their piper Follow him Mesmerizing With a grin Stupefying Half past ten Winsome he is Folks adore Put their idol To the floor They keep coming Back for more They don’t get … Continue reading Deceived and Deceiving
Daily by the Spirit
Romans 8:1-4 NIV “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God … Continue reading Daily by the Spirit
How to Discern False Teachers
I am going to say upfront that many believers in Jesus who are teaching the true gospel today are being accused falsely of being false teachers. The ironic thing about this is that it is mostly the false teachers who are accusing the Lord’s true messengers of teaching what is false. “Woe to those who … Continue reading How to Discern False Teachers
The Risks of Following Jesus
Summary Luke 1:26-45 Mary believed in God, and she believed God and what he said to her. She accepted God’s calling on her life, although it surely would mean much rejection and many false accusations against her, and even death as a strong possibility. For who would believe her that she was impregnated of the … Continue reading The Risks of Following Jesus
I am the Lord’s Servant
Luke 1:26-38 NIV In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! … Continue reading I am the Lord’s Servant
Walking by The Spirit
Galatians 5:16-18 NIV “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you … Continue reading Walking by The Spirit
Bow Down and Worship Him
Matthew 2:11 NIV “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Honoring the King Do you truly want to honor the King of kings and Lord of lords? … Continue reading Bow Down and Worship Him