Outward Appearances Can Be Deceiving I Samuel 16:7 ESV “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart’.” (cf. … Continue reading Embracing the Evil, Rejecting the Good
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Those Who Speak Lies
Isaiah 59:1-3 ESV “Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. For your hands are defiled with … Continue reading Those Who Speak Lies
They Secretly Bring in Destructive Deviations
2 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will … Continue reading They Secretly Bring in Destructive Deviations
Whether They Hear or Refuse to Hear
Ezekiel 2:1-5 ESV And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. And he said to me, “Son of man, I send … Continue reading Whether They Hear or Refuse to Hear
Men, Love Your Wives
In America, today is a day we traditionally celebrate our human fathers. The day is referred to as “Father’s Day,” so I am going to focus more today on the role of the husband and father than I am on the role of the wife and mother. And actually that is appropriate because the man … Continue reading Men, Love Your Wives
God is My Salvation
Isaiah 12:1-3 ESV “You will say in that day: ‘I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. “’Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my … Continue reading God is My Salvation
They are Leading Many Astray
Matthew 24:3-5 ESV As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will … Continue reading They are Leading Many Astray
The Counsel of the Lord
Psalms 33:10-12 ESV “The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!” Many people … Continue reading The Counsel of the Lord
For the Sake of Your Faith
Titus 1:1-3 ESV “Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in … Continue reading For the Sake of Your Faith
Unexpected Circumstances
An Original Work / June 16, 2022 Swiftly trickling through the curtains Comes upon us life uncertain Unexpected circumstances Are in store, and happenstances Time’s a treasure without measure Please don’t waste in sinful pleasure Take for granted not what’s given Waste it not on what’s forbidden Life can quickly leave us empty If it’s … Continue reading Unexpected Circumstances
Run With It 