The letter to the Ephesian church was written by Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, in order to encourage us, the saints of God, in our walks of faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Right off the bat, thus, he let us know that our adoption into God’s family was according to the … Continue reading That We May Be Able to Stand
Faith
Armed for Battle
Isaiah 6:1-7 ESV In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with … Continue reading Armed for Battle
We’re Not in Want
Psalm 23:1-3 ESV “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” The Lord Jesus is the true shepherd of his sheep. And, his sheep listen … Continue reading We’re Not in Want
We Have to Believe It!
Don’t Be Unaware 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 ESV For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the … Continue reading We Have to Believe It!
Faith Working through Love
Only Faith Through Love Galatians 5:2-6 ESV “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by … Continue reading Faith Working through Love
Standing Against the Enemy
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. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this … Continue reading Standing Against the Enemy
Share His Light
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. … Continue reading Share His Light
A Joy Beyond Measure
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the … Continue reading A Joy Beyond Measure
Let God be God
Joseph went to Bethlehem to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there she gave birth to her son. And then an angel appeared to some shepherds who were out in a field keeping watch over their flock by night. And, the shepherds were filled with great fear. And … Continue reading Let God be God
Need to Endure
An Original Work / November 21, 2019 Trials will come, You can be sure. Testing is part of life. Need to endure. Troubles increase. Need for release. Put your faith in your Lord. You will find peace. Sorrows you face. Tears, they will fall. You will find comfort when On God you call. Tempter lays … Continue reading Need to Endure