God shakes His children ∙ This phrase, “Yet once more,” means that all of creation will be shaken and removed so that only unshakable things will remain. – Hebrews 12:27 Hebrews 12:25-29 25 Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel didContinue reading “God shakes His children ∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
What do you have that you did not receive? ∙
What do you have that you did not receive? ∙ What do you have that God hasn’t given you? – 1 Corinthians 4:7 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 1 So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. 2 Now, a person who is putContinue reading “What do you have that you did not receive? ∙”
Being Woke
Being Woke Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light. – Ephesians 5:14 1 Thessalonians 5:2-8 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. 3 When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” thenContinue reading “Being Woke”
The course of temptation ∙
The course of temptation ∙ Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. – James 1:14 James 1:13-16 13 Let no one say when he is tempted: “My temptation comes from God.” For God himself is untemptable by evil and tempts no one. 14 But temptation comes to each one,Continue reading “The course of temptation ∙”
Radiant with joy ∙
Radiant with joy ∙ They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed. – Psalms 34:5 Psalms 34:1-8 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. 3 Come,Continue reading “Radiant with joy ∙”