21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 21

The Battle is the LORD’s ∙

The Battle is the LORD’s ∙ This is the LORD’s battle, and he will give you to us! – 1 Samuel 17:47 2 Chronicles 20:2-20 2 Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. . ..” 3 Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news andContinue reading “The Battle is the LORD’s ∙”

The Silent Erosion of Convictions

The Silent Erosion of Convictions People scoff at things they do not understand. Like unthinking animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, bringing about their own destruction. What sorrow awaits them! For they follow in the footsteps of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they deceive people for money. And like Korah, theyContinue reading “The Silent Erosion of Convictions”

Whom do you trust?

Whom Do You Trust? My eyes are always on the LORD, for he rescues me . . .. Psalms 25:15 Psalms 25:1-14 1 O LORD, I give my life to you. 2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. 3 No oneContinue reading “Whom do you trust?”

Criticism Steals Joy ∙∙

Criticism Steals Joy ∙∙ Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone. – John 8:7 Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standardContinue reading “Criticism Steals Joy ∙∙”

The New You ∙

The New You ∙ So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. – Galatians 5:16 John 3:3-7 7 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” 6 Humans can reproduce only humanContinue reading “The New You ∙”