21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 185

The burning crucible of the desert

The burning crucible of the desert Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart. – Proverbs 17:3 Exodus 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to theContinue reading “The burning crucible of the desert”

The Peace Child

The Peace Child For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him, God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. This includes you who were once far away from God. You were his enemies,Continue reading “The Peace Child”

Bad company corrupts good morals

Bad company corrupts good morals Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:30-34 30 And why should we ourselves risk our lives hour by hour? 31 I face death daily. This is as certain as my pride in what Christ Jesus our Lord has done in you.Continue reading “Bad company corrupts good morals”

Mother-love and chiseled hands ∙

Mother-love and chiseled hands ∙ As a mother consoles a child, so I will comfort you. – Isaiah 66:13 Isaiah 49:14-16 14 Yet Jerusalem says, “The LORD has deserted us; the Lord has forgotten us.” 15 “Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?Continue reading “Mother-love and chiseled hands ∙”

Unction

Unction But ye have an unction from the Holy One. Ye are anointed with the Holy Spirit. – 1 John 2:20 (KJV) Acts 16:12-15 12 From there we reached Philippi, a major city of that district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. And we stayed there several days. 13 On the Sabbath we went aContinue reading “Unction”