21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 166

Mighty in spirit

Mighty in spirit We fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 16 Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 17 For momentary, light affliction is producingContinue reading “Mighty in spirit”

Cut it straight ∙∙

Cut it straight ∙∙ Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. – 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:14-17 14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments areContinue reading “Cut it straight ∙∙”

How to become real ∙

How to become real ∙ Long ago, the LORD said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself. – Jeremiah 31:3 Zephaniah 3:17 For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight inContinue reading “How to become real ∙”

Minor characters ∙

Minor characters ∙ I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:22 Philippians 2:20-22 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. 22 But you know how TimothyContinue reading “Minor characters ∙”

What goes around . . . ∙

What goes around . . . ∙ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. – Proverbs 17:9 Galatians 6:7-10 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his ownContinue reading “What goes around . . . ∙”