I am reading in John 4:1-30. It is a very long passage so I will summarize some of it and I will quote some of it. Jesus Christ, on his way to Galilee, had to pass through Samaria, but not just because of geographical reasons, but because he had a divine appointment with a woman … Continue reading They Believed in Jesus Christ
Songs
Believe, Receive, Obey
“He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has set … Continue reading Believe, Receive, Obey
They Prefer the Darkness Over the Light
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not … Continue reading They Prefer the Darkness Over the Light
We Speak God’s Wisdom
“Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; the wisdom which none of the rulers … Continue reading We Speak God’s Wisdom
God Has Prepared for Those Who Love Him
“’Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard,And which have not entered the heart of man,All that God has prepared for those who love Him.’ “For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. For who among men knows the thoughts … Continue reading God Has Prepared for Those Who Love Him
Do Not Worry About Your Life
“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, … Continue reading Do Not Worry About Your Life
Meaningless Repetition
“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. “Pray, then, in this way:‘Our Father who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your … Continue reading Meaningless Repetition
Still Wandering in The Wilderness?
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1 NASB1995) The Lord brought to mind this morning a secular song with religious overtones, written by Billy Joel, called, “The River of Dreams” (1993). What he described in the … Continue reading Still Wandering in The Wilderness?
Do Not Be Surprised
“For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; not as Cain, who was of the evil one and slew his brother. And for what reason did he slay him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother’s were righteous. Do not be surprised, brethren, if … Continue reading Do Not Be Surprised
Make Sure No One Deceives You
“Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the … Continue reading Make Sure No One Deceives You
Run With It 