Revelation 3:1-6 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for … Continue reading Overcoming
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Our Help Comes from Where?
Psalm 121:1-2 ESV “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Too many Christians these days are looking to Capitol Hill and to politicians and to the government for their help instead of looking to the Lord who … Continue reading Our Help Comes from Where?
My God, in Whom I Trust
Psalm 91:1-6 ESV “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ “For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He … Continue reading My God, in Whom I Trust
But Our Delight Is
Psalm 1:1a ESV “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked…” So, what kind of counsel might the wicked be offering to the church, or to professing Christians, or to those contemplating faith in Jesus Christ? It would have to be something appealing to their flesh – something inviting, comforting, … Continue reading But Our Delight Is
Gain the World, Forfeit your Soul
Mark 8:36-37 ESV “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?” How do we go about gaining the whole world? And, what is the world? Well, the world is the place where we live. And, it … Continue reading Gain the World, Forfeit your Soul
Mind of Man vs. Mind of God
Mark 8:31-32 ESV “And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him." … Continue reading Mind of Man vs. Mind of God
What “spirit” Controls You?
Ephesians 5:17-18 ESV “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery…” This word “drunk” has to do with inebriation and intoxication. Inebriation - To exhilarate, confuse (puzzle), or stupefy (daze) mentally or emotionally. Intoxication - overpowering exhilaration or … Continue reading What “spirit” Controls You?
Not Unwise, But Wise
Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Do you believe in Jesus? Then, you are to be like God in purity of heart, mind, morals, character, and faithfulness. For, this … Continue reading Not Unwise, But Wise
The Day is At Hand
Romans 13:8-10 ESV “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love … Continue reading The Day is At Hand
Fighting the Battle
Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV “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.” Boy, we are definitely seeing the schemes of the devil run rampant these days. He is fighting a fierce … Continue reading Fighting the Battle
