Jesus the Merciful ∙∙ He needed to be made in every respect like us so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. – Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 4:14-16 14 We have a great High Priest whoContinue reading “Jesus the Merciful ∙∙”
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Battered, bruised, embraced ∙∙
Battered, bruised, embraced ∙∙ Will you stay mad at us forever? Will you remain angry throughout future generations? – Psalms 85:5 Psalms 85:1-11 1 LORD, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel.2 You forgave the guilt of your people – yes, you covered all their sins.3 You held backContinue reading “Battered, bruised, embraced ∙∙”
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 ∙”
Failure to thrive ∙∙
Failure to thrive ∙∙ I have loved you with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. – Jeremiah 31:3 1 John 4:16-19 16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides inContinue reading “Failure to thrive ∙∙”
In the face of fear, do right ∙
In the face of fear, do right ∙ For such a time as this. – Esther 4:14 Esther 3:8-13 8 Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom; their laws are different from those of all other people, andContinue reading “In the face of fear, do right ∙”
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