Fear or Faith ∙∙ There is no fear in love, but perfect love expels all fear. – 1 John 4:18. Mark 14:27 All of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say, God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the firstContinue reading “Fear or Faith ∙∙”
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How Much Do We Love God?
How Much Do We Love God? We love him because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:19 1 John 4:16-19: We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. AndContinue reading “How Much Do We Love God?”
Jesus the Merciful ∙∙
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 ∙∙”
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 ∙”
Dr H Reflections 