“Many are the plans in the mind of a man,but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21 ESV) We as humans, no doubt, have many plans, things that we want to do and to accomplish in this life. Some of those may be good plans, and some may not be, … Continue reading His Plans for Us
God’s will
Is Your Will to Do God’s Will?
John 7:14-18 ESV “About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, ‘How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?’ So Jesus answered them, ‘My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone's will is to … Continue reading Is Your Will to Do God’s Will?
The Knowledge of God’s Will Pt 1
Colossians 1:9-14 ESV “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every … Continue reading The Knowledge of God’s Will Pt 1
Praying According to God’s Will
1 John 5:14-15 ESV “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” How do we know … Continue reading Praying According to God’s Will
Let Come What May
I am reading this morning in Acts 21. To set the background for what follows, I will share a verse from Acts 19 and one from Acts 20: “Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, ‘After I have been there, I must … Continue reading Let Come What May
The Mystery of His Will
Ephesians 1:1-2 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” The teachings here are addressed to the saints, specifically to those who are in … Continue reading The Mystery of His Will
Blessed in Our Doing
James 1:16-18 ESV “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be … Continue reading Blessed in Our Doing
Living Life Above Reproach
The Knowledge of His Will Colossians 1:9-12 ESV “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to … Continue reading Living Life Above Reproach
Changing Times
An Original Work / March 31, 2020 Ring those bells Call the congregation We will soon Have a jubilation Tell the truth And, listen to it well Sit ye down And listen for a spell God has called His people to Him now To know Him And at His feet to bow Changing times Have … Continue reading Changing Times
Shifting Shadows
We read in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 ESV God’s grace to us is his gift to us. Our salvation from slavery to … Continue reading Shifting Shadows