21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 161

Outrage fatigue ∙∙

Outrage fatigue ∙∙ Lawlessness will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 John 14:1, 27 1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 27 I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace IContinue reading “Outrage fatigue ∙∙”

Here I am – Hineni ∙

Here I am – Hineni ∙ Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight.” – Exodus 3:3 Exodus 3:2-6 2 There, the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the bush was engulfed in flames, it didn’tContinue reading “Here I am – Hineni ∙”

Obedience without honor is hypocrisy ∙

Obedience without honor is hypocrisy ∙ And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. Because of this, I will once again astound these hypocrites with amazingContinue reading “Obedience without honor is hypocrisy ∙”

How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙

How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙ For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son – Romans 8:29 James 1:2-4 2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, yourContinue reading “How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙”

Faithful feet ∙

Faithful feet ∙ Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119:105-114 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. 106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. 107Continue reading “Faithful feet ∙”