The Lord Proclaimed Himself Exodus 34:5 – The LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him [Moses] there and proclaimed the LORD by name. 6 – The LORD passed by before him and proclaimed: “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, 7Continue reading “The Lord Proclaimed Himself”
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Knowledge of His Will
Knowledge of His Will Colossians 1:9 – For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 – so that you may live worthily of the Lord andContinue reading “Knowledge of His Will”
To His Own Town
To His Own Town Luke 2:1 – Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. 2 – This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 – Everyone went to his own town to be registered. verse 4 – So JosephContinue reading “To His Own Town”
Endure to the Better End
Endure to the Better End Ecclesiastes 7:7 – Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart. 8 – The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride. 9 – Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides inContinue reading “Endure to the Better End”
Ask For Good Gifts
Ask for Good Gifts Matthew 7:7 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. 8 – For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. verse 9Continue reading “Ask For Good Gifts”
Belonging to Christ
Belonging to Christ Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 – gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 – Now those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 – If we live byContinue reading “Belonging to Christ”
When the Time of Suffering Ends
When the Time of Suffering Ends Isaiah 51:21 – So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine! 22 – This is what your sovereign master, the LORD your God, says: “Look, I have removed from your hand the cup of intoxicating wine, the goblet full of my anger. You willContinue reading “When the Time of Suffering Ends”
Faithful to Follow Jesus
Faithful to Follow Jesus Revelation 13:10 – If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed. This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints. This verse brings to my mind the conversation Jesus had withContinue reading “Faithful to Follow Jesus”
Saving Sinners
Saving Sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 – This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them! 16 – But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmostContinue reading “Saving Sinners”
The Ending is Better
The Ending is Better Ecclesiastes 7:7 – Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart. 8 – The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one. verse 9 – Never be in a hurry to become internally angry, since angerContinue reading “The Ending is Better”
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