Futile rage ∙∙ Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? – Psalms 2:1 Psalms 2:1-6 1 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and his anointed one.Continue reading “Futile rage ∙∙”
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Do you feel lucky? ∙∙
Do you feel lucky? ∙∙ Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster. – Deuteronomy 30:15 Deuteronomy 30:15-19 15 Look! I have set life and prosperity before you on the one hand and death and disaster on the other. 16 I am commanding you today toContinue reading “Do you feel lucky? ∙∙”
Who cares? ∙∙
Who cares? ∙∙ Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Hebrews 2:16-18 16 We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham. 17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in everyContinue reading “Who cares? ∙∙”
Jail time ∙
Jail time ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailerContinue reading “Jail time ∙”
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 ∙”