Jesus Christ, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – had just been crucified on a cross to his death, but was resurrected from the dead by God the Father on the third day. Some of the women came to the tomb and found it empty. An angel spoke … Continue reading Go and Make Disciples
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According to His Own Purpose
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace … Continue reading According to His Own Purpose
Are You An Encourager?
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I … Continue reading Are You An Encourager?
No Peace for The Wicked
“Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel,‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,Who leads you in the way you should go.If only you had paid attention to My commandments!Then your well-being would have been like a river,And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.’‘There is no … Continue reading No Peace for The Wicked
Your Ear Has Not Been Open
“You have not heard, you have not known.Even from long ago your ear has not been open,Because I knew that you would deal very treacherously;And you have been called a rebel from birth.For the sake of My name I delay My wrath,And for My praise I restrain it for you,In order not to cut you … Continue reading Your Ear Has Not Been Open
Those Who Invoke the God of Israel
“Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named IsraelAnd who came forth from the loins of Judah,Who swear by the name of the LordAnd invoke the God of Israel,But not in truth nor in righteousness.For they call themselves after the holy cityAnd lean on the God of Israel;The Lord of hosts is His name.I … Continue reading Those Who Invoke the God of Israel
Make Me Know Your Ways, O Lord
“Make me know Your ways, O Lord;Teach me Your paths.Lead me in Your truth and teach me,For You are the God of my salvation;For You I wait all the day.” (Psalm 25:4-5 NASB1995) When I read this passage of Scripture this evening, what came to mind is how this modern day altered “gospel” message, which … Continue reading Make Me Know Your Ways, O Lord
When I Think on My Ways
“The Lord is my portion;I promise to keep your words.I entreat your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise.When I think on my ways,I turn my feet to your testimonies;I hasten and do not delayto keep your commandments.Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,I do not forget your law.At … Continue reading When I Think on My Ways
Run With It 