21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 96

Two kinds of storms ∙

Two kinds of storms ∙ The LORD hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to break the ship apart. – Jonah 1:4 Matthew 14:22-33 22 Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the peopleContinue reading “Two kinds of storms ∙”

Feeling His pleasure ∙

Feeling His pleasure ∙ God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. – Philippians 2:13 Hebrews 13:20-21 20 Now may the God of peace – who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant withContinue reading “Feeling His pleasure ∙”

I want out ∙

I want out ∙ As for me, I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me. – Psalms 55:16 Psalms 55:4-18 4 My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. 5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. 6 Oh, that I had wings like aContinue reading “I want out ∙”

Servant-mentor ∙∙

Servant-mentor ∙∙ Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. – 2 Timothy 2:2 Exodus 18:17-24 17 This is not good! Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. 18 You’re going to wear yourself out – and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for youContinue reading “Servant-mentor ∙∙”

Forgiven much, forgiven little ∙

Forgiven much, forgiven little ∙ I tell you, her sins – and they are many – have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love. – Luke 7:47 Luke 7:37-50 37 And there was a woman in the city who was a sinner;Continue reading “Forgiven much, forgiven little ∙”