21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 153

At the crossroads ∙∙

At the crossroads ∙∙ Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls. – Jeremiah 6:16 Jeremiah 6:16-19 16 This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for theContinue reading “At the crossroads ∙∙”

The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙

The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙ But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for the light makes everything visible. – Ephesians 5:13-14 John 3:19-21 19 God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. 20 All who do evil hateContinue reading “The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙”

Seek the presence

Seek the presence Throughout the days of Saul, we paid no regard to it. – 1 Chronicles 13:3 1 Chronicles 13:1-4 1 David consulted with all his officials, including the generals and captains of his army. 2 Then he addressed the entire assembly of Israel as follows: “If you approve and if it is theContinue reading “Seek the presence”

We need only ask ∙

We need only ask ∙ Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. – Psalms 25:4 Psalms 143:4-11 4 I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. 5 I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you haveContinue reading “We need only ask ∙”

Personal achievement ∙∙

Personal achievement ∙∙ In humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. – Philippians 2:3-4 James 4:1-10 1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want whatContinue reading “Personal achievement ∙∙”