“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let … Continue reading Time to Awaken from Sleep
Songs
Pay Back Evil With Good
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to … Continue reading Pay Back Evil With Good
Fervent in Spirit
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the … Continue reading Fervent in Spirit
We are One Body in Christ
“For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many members in one body and … Continue reading We are One Body in Christ
Only By The Mercies of God
“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of … Continue reading Only By The Mercies of God
Are You Believing in a Lie?
Then came the word of the Lord to Jeremiah, saying, “Send to all the exiles, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite, “Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, although I did not send him, and he has made you trust in a lie,” therefore thus says the Lord, “Behold, I am about to … Continue reading Are You Believing in a Lie?
What is For Our Good?
The children of Israel of the Old Testament were living in exile in Babylon as a punishment from God for their rebellion against the Lord and for their unwillingness to heed his commands. And God promised them 70 years of exile before he would deliver them. But they had prophets in their midst who were … Continue reading What is For Our Good?
They Neglect God’s Counsel
“How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded?And scoffers delight themselves in scoffingAnd fools hate knowledge?“Turn to my reproof,Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you;I will make my words known to you.“Because I called and you refused,I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;And you neglected all my counselAnd … Continue reading They Neglect God’s Counsel
To Know Wisdom and Instruction
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding,To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity;To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion,A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,To understand … Continue reading To Know Wisdom and Instruction
All Power Belongs to God
“Once God has spoken;Twice I have heard this:That power belongs to God;And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord,For You recompense a man according to his work.” (Psalm 62:11-12 NASB1995) God – Father, Son Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit – has existed always. And he is the creator of all who have been given the breath of … Continue reading All Power Belongs to God
Run With It 