Unshakable strength – enduring hope ∙∙ Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart. – Proverbs 17:3 Romans 5:3-5 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and characterContinue reading “Unshakable strength – enduring hope ∙∙”
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O mighty man of valor ∙∙
O mighty man of valor ∙∙ The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” – Judges 6:12 Judges 6:1-40 1 The Israelites did evil in the LORD’s sight. So the LORD handed them over to the Midianites for seven years. 6Continue reading “O mighty man of valor ∙∙”
Left for dead ∙∙∙
Left for dead ∙∙∙ They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. – Act 14:19 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 23 I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, andContinue reading “Left for dead ∙∙∙”
Looking for trouble ∙∙
Looking for trouble ∙∙ The LORD asked Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the LORD, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going on.” – Job 1:7 Revelation 12:9-11 9 The great dragon – the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world – was thrownContinue reading “Looking for trouble ∙∙”
Fascinating ∙∙
Fascinating ∙∙ Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Will a child be born to a man one hundred years old? And will Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?” – Genesis 17:17 Genesis 18:12 Sarah laughed silently to herself and said, “How could a worn-out woman likeContinue reading “Fascinating ∙∙”
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 ∙∙”
Getting lost ∙∙
Getting lost ∙∙ All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. – Isaiah 53:6 Luke 15:4-7 4 If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go toContinue reading “Getting lost ∙∙”
The Spirit of Truth and the spirit of error ∙∙
The Spirit of Truth and the spirit of error ∙∙ Now the Holy Spirit makes it clear that in the last days, some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. – 1 Timothy 4:1 2 Timothy 3:1-4 1 You should know this, Timothy, thatContinue reading “The Spirit of Truth and the spirit of error ∙∙”
Who would come? ∙∙
Who would come? ∙∙ The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost. – Revelation 22:17 Luke 14:15-24 15 What a blessing it will be to attend a banquetContinue reading “Who would come? ∙∙”
Dying of a broken heart ∙∙
Dying of a broken heart ∙∙ Eli was waiting beside the road to hear the news of the battle, for his heart trembled at the thought of the Ark of God’s safety. When the messenger arrived and told what had happened, an outcry resounded throughout the town. – 1 Samuel 4:13 1 Samuel 4:16-18 16Continue reading “Dying of a broken heart ∙∙”
