Matthew 4:1-11 ESV Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But … Continue reading Led by the Spirit
Faith
I Appreciate You!
Bringing it to Completion Philippians 1:3-6 ESV I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a … Continue reading I Appreciate You!
How Firm a Foundation
Hymn lyrics by Anonymous/Unknown, pub.1787 American Melody, 1832 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said— To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? “Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not … Continue reading How Firm a Foundation
O Lord, My Strength!
My Deliverer Psalm 18:1-3 NASB “I love You, O Lord, my strength.” The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I … Continue reading O Lord, My Strength!
Signs of The Times
Delivered to Tribulation Matthew 24:9-14 NASB “Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. Because … Continue reading Signs of The Times
Himself
Hymn lyrics and Music by A. B. Simpson, 1891 Once it was the blessing, now it is the Lord; Once it was the feeling, not it is His Word; Once His gift I wanted, now the Giver own; Once I sought for healing, now Himself alone. Once ‘twas painful trying, not ‘tis perfect trust; Once … Continue reading Himself
Clay Vessels
We read in 2 Corinthians 4:7: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Basically, what this means is that God, by His grace, via our faith in Jesus Christ, has placed his Spirit and His Word within humans who are … Continue reading Clay Vessels
He Who Dwells
His Faithfulness Psalm 91:1-4 NASB 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 it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from … Continue reading He Who Dwells
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hymn Lyrics by Matthew Bridges, pub.1852 v. 3 by Godfrey Thring, pub.1874 Music by George J. Elvey Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless … Continue reading Crown Him with Many Crowns
Pernicious Leeches
To Test Him Mark 8:11-13 NASB The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Leaving … Continue reading Pernicious Leeches
