Introduction to Job Job was a righteous man who loved, worshiped, and served God with his life. But, one day God allowed Satan to come after Job with all kinds of trials and tribulations. He lost nearly everything, including his children, his servants, and his livestock. And, then God allowed Satan to inflict Job’s body … Continue reading And Not Accept Adversity?
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We Have an Adversary
1 Peter 1:13-19 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you … Continue reading We Have an Adversary
Exercising Wisdom
Proverbs 24:1-2 ESV Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble. We, who are believers in Jesus Christ, have been given the heart and mind of Christ, because Christ dwells within us by his Spirit. And, the Spirit who lives … Continue reading Exercising Wisdom
“I Can’t!”
The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 1 (vv. 1-3 ESV). When I was a child, I had few people, if any, to encourage me that I could do anything other than maybe sing. I was the middle child of five children in my family. And, I had a father who didn’t think much … Continue reading “I Can’t!”
God Only
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. ESV). On the Attack (vv. 3-4) How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a … Continue reading God Only
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