21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 73

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 ∙∙”

From prison to praise ∙∙

From prison to praise ∙∙ You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing . . . And clothed me with joy. – Psalms 30:11 Psalms 30:1-12 1 A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple. I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumphContinue reading “From prison to praise ∙∙”