21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 63

My Father’s house ∙∙

My Father’s house ∙∙ In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. – John 14:2 John 14:1-6 1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.2 There is more than enough roomContinue reading “My Father’s house ∙∙”

Mormon crickets and adversity ∙

Mormon crickets and adversity ∙ I will restore to you the years that the locusts have eaten. – Joel 2:25 Joel 2:18-26 18 Then the LORD will pity his people and jealously guard the honor of his land.19 The LORD will reply, Look! I am sending you grain and, new wine, and olive oil, enoughContinue reading “Mormon crickets and adversity ∙”

Misplaced boasting ∙∙

Misplaced boasting ∙∙ A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won. – 1 Kings 20:11 Romans 15:17-19 17 So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my service to God.18 Yet I dare not boast about anythingContinue reading “Misplaced boasting ∙∙”

Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙

Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙ The Pharisee stood by himself and said, “I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector” – Luke 18:11 Isaiah 6:5 Woe is me, forContinue reading “Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙”

From darkness to light ∙∙

From darkness to light ∙∙ The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. – Isaiah 9:2 Ephesians 5:8 You were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. So live as people of light! Emerging fromContinue reading “From darkness to light ∙∙”