Job 23:1-7 ESV “Then Job answered and said: “’Today also my complaint is bitter; my hand is heavy on account of my groaning. Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat! I would lay my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. I would … Continue reading He Knows the Way that I Take
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Confident Assurance
Ephesians 1:15-23 ESV For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit … Continue reading Confident Assurance
Don’t Shrink Back!
Hebrews 10:19-22 NASB Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a … Continue reading Don’t Shrink Back!
God Our Helper
False Confidence Summary Isaiah 41:1-7 Our Lord God – Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit – desires to speak to the people of this world, both to those who believe in Jesus Christ and to those who don’t. So, he is calling a meeting with the people who live on this earth in order … Continue reading God Our Helper
My Lord, My Confidence
The Lord Is Psalm 27:1-3 NIV The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an … Continue reading My Lord, My Confidence
Hear my Voice
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. “Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead … Continue reading Hear my Voice
Call on Him
Our God, the One and Only True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – is absolutely amazing! His grace is amazing! He loves us so much that he, Jesus Christ, God the Son, died on a cross for our sins. He died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. He died, … Continue reading Call on Him
Our Confidence
The Apostle Paul said we should put no confidence in the flesh, and then he went on to list the ways in which he had done that (Phil. 3:3b-6). But, I would like it if we could think of the ways in which we put confidence in the flesh, not just in our own flesh, … Continue reading Our Confidence
“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!”
When Problems Arise
Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, I Need You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV). Be Confident (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of … Continue reading When Problems Arise