All power and authority ∙∙ One day, Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority Luke 9:1 Matthew 28:18-20 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in theContinue reading “All power and authority ∙∙”
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Desires of the heart ∙
Desires of the heart ∙ Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. – Psalms 37:4 Psalms 20:4 May He grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. What are desires? More particularly, what are the desires of the heart? A desire is something that people want orContinue reading “Desires of the heart ∙”
Self-sacrifice ∙∙
Self-sacrifice ∙∙ There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. – John 15:13 Romans 5:6-10 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someoneContinue reading “Self-sacrifice ∙∙”
Wise living ∙
Wise living ∙ If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. – Proverbs 15:31 Proverbs 15:31-32 31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. In our fallen world,Continue reading “Wise living ∙”
Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙
Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙ My heavenly Father will do that to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart. – Matthew 18:35 Matthew 18:31-34 31 When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.Continue reading “Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙”
