“Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth set themselves,and the rulers take counsel together,against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,‘Let us burst their bonds apartand cast away their cords from us.’” (Psalms 2:1-3 ESV) In what ways are the nations raging and the people plotting in vain … Continue reading And the Rulers Take Counsel Together
Encouragement
Rightly Dividing
Rightly dividing the word of truth,Speak to me, Lord, what You want to say.Help me stay focused oh, Lord, on YouThroughout each hour of every day. Counsel me, guide me in what to do.Minister Your grace to me through and through.Lead me to truth and to holiness.Strengthen me, help me, my faith renew. Help me … Continue reading Rightly Dividing
Walk Not in Wicked Counsel
“Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the Lord,and on his law he meditates day and night. “He is like a treeplanted by streams of waterthat yields its fruit in its … Continue reading Walk Not in Wicked Counsel
In Times of Weakness
Psalms 119:105-107 ESV “Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,to keep your righteous rules.I am severely afflicted;give me life, O Lord, according to your word!” We all have those times when our strength is gone, when we are weak physically and or … Continue reading In Times of Weakness
Come Out of Her, My People
Revelation 18:1-8 ESV “After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. And he called out with a mighty voice, “’Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!She has become a dwelling place for demons,a haunt for every unclean spirit,a haunt for every unclean … Continue reading Come Out of Her, My People
As Followers of Christ
As followers of Christ,We can’t live by our feelings.Must use wisdom and logicIn all of our dealings. Not let others upset usAnd get the best of us.We must pray through each matter,And heed not their chatter. We must follow our SaviorAnd live in His Favor,And must walk in His wisdomAnd follow His vision. For now … Continue reading As Followers of Christ
Teach Me to Do Your Will
“Answer me quickly, O Lord!My spirit fails!Hide not your face from me,lest I be like those who go down to the pit.Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,for in you I trust.Make me know the way I should go,for to you I lift up my soul. “Deliver me from my enemies, O … Continue reading Teach Me to Do Your Will
If We Truly Love God
“’If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will … Continue reading If We Truly Love God
With Man This is Impossible
Matthew 19:23-26 NIV “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom … Continue reading With Man This is Impossible
Jesus Suffered Outside the Gate
Remember Your Leaders “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to … Continue reading Jesus Suffered Outside the Gate
Run With It 