1 John 1:1-4 NASB What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was … Continue reading The Light of His Love
Salvation
Obedient to Death
Philippians 2:1-4 ESV So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility … Continue reading Obedient to Death
Led by the Spirit
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
My Strength and Song
On That Day Isaiah 12:1-3 NASB Then you will say on that day, “I will give thanks to You, O Lord; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. “That day” is both a reference to a time of judgment, as well as it refers to a … Continue reading My Strength and Song
To Stimulate our Minds
Stirring Up 2 Peter 3:1-2 NASB This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. … Continue reading To Stimulate our Minds
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Hymn lyrics by Julia H. Johnston, pub.1910 Music by Daniel B. Towner, pub. 1910 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite … Continue reading Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Clear the Way
A Voice Calling Isaiah 40:3-8 NASB A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God. “Let every valley be lifted up, And every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, And the rugged terrain … Continue reading Clear the Way
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
Live Wisely
Observe Carefully Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. We should not be given to gluttony, for certain. But, what is … Continue reading Live Wisely
And Can it Be That I Should Gain
By Charles Wesley / Thomas Campbell And can it be, that I should gain An interest in the Saviour's blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shoulds't die for me? 'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies: … Continue reading And Can it Be That I Should Gain
