“You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and … Continue reading Jesus, Who Rescues Us
Encouragement
Led by The Spirit
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; … Continue reading Led by The Spirit
He Humbled Their Hearts
“There were those who dwelt in darkness and in the shadow of death,Prisoners in misery and chains,Because they had rebelled against the words of GodAnd spurned the counsel of the Most High.Therefore He humbled their heart with labor;They stumbled and there was none to help.Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble;He saved … Continue reading He Humbled Their Hearts
What is Holding You Back?
“Bless the Lord, O my soul,And all that is within me, bless His holy name.2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,And forget none of His benefits;3 Who pardons all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases;4 Who redeems your life from the pit,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;5 Who satisfies your years with good things,So … Continue reading What is Holding You Back?
The Harlot is a Deep Pit
“Give me your heart, my son,And let your eyes delight in my ways.For a harlot is a deep pitAnd an adulterous woman is a narrow well.Surely she lurks as a robber,And increases the faithless among men.” (Proverbs 23:26-28 NASB1995) So many people today who have professed faith in Jesus Christ, and who purportedly have parted … Continue reading The Harlot is a Deep Pit
Don’t Envy Sinners
“Do not let your heart envy sinners,But live in the fear of the Lord always.Surely there is a future,And your hope will not be cut off.Listen, my son, and be wise,And direct your heart in the way.Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine,Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;For the heavy drinker and the glutton … Continue reading Don’t Envy Sinners
His Heart is Not with You
“When you sit down to dine with a ruler,Consider carefully what is before you,And put a knife to your throatIf you are a man of great appetite.Do not desire his delicacies,For it is deceptive food.” “Do not eat the bread of a selfish man,Or desire his delicacies;For as he thinks within himself, so he is.He … Continue reading His Heart is Not with You
Being Conformed to Christ’s Death
“But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but … Continue reading Being Conformed to Christ’s Death
Run With It 