Where is My Land?

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. – James 1:1 Genesis 12:1-7  1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.  2 I will makeContinue reading “Where is My Land?”

Secret sin ∙

The LORD was displeased with what David had done. – 2 Samuel 11:27 Psalms 51:1-12  1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.  2 Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.  3 For I recognizeContinue reading “Secret sin ∙”

Stand alone ∙

Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine that he drank. – Daniel 1:8 Genesis 39:6-9  6 Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man,  7 and Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded.  8 But JosephContinue reading “Stand alone ∙”

What is darkness? ∙

What is darkness? ∙ [The Lord Jesus Christ] alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. – 1 Timothy 6:16 1 John 1:5-10  5 This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.  6 So we are lying ifContinue reading “What is darkness? ∙”

Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙

Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙ They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. – Psalms 19:10 Psalms 141:2 Accept my prayer as incense offered to you, and my upraised hands as an evening offering. Revelation 5:8 Golden bowls full of incense, whichContinue reading “Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙”