21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 80

Monsters from the Id ∙∙

Monsters from the Id ∙∙ I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead – Philippians 3:13 Philippians 3:3-11 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God . . .We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort,6Continue reading “Monsters from the Id ∙∙”

Wrestling with God ∙∙

Wrestling with God ∙∙ Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother; when he became a man, he even fought with God. – Hosea 12:3 Genesis 32:24-31 24 This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break.25 When the man sawContinue reading “Wrestling with God ∙∙”

Your Father’s eyes ∙∙

Your Father’s eyes ∙∙ The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. – 2 Chronicles 16:9 2 Chronicles 15:2-7 2 Listen to me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: the LORD is with you when you are with Him. And if youContinue reading “Your Father’s eyes ∙∙”

Spent, daring greatly ∙∙

Spent, daring greatly ∙∙ I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know. – Acts 20:27 1 Samuel 17:23-58 23 Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.24 As soon as the Israelite army sawContinue reading “Spent, daring greatly ∙∙”

Gently correct – enduring evil ∙

Gently correct – enduring evil ∙ The anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. – James 1:20 2 Timothy 2:23-26 23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able toContinue reading “Gently correct – enduring evil ∙”