Does God suffer setbacks? ∙∙ He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature . . .. – 2 Peter 1:4 Isaiah 40:28-31 28 Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of allContinue reading “Does God suffer setbacks? ∙∙”
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By invitation only ∙∙
By invitation only ∙∙ We can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. – Hebrews 10:19 Hebrews 4:14-16 14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.15 This High Priest of oursContinue reading “By invitation only ∙∙”
Following the Leader ∙∙∙
Following the Leader ∙∙∙ If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. – Luke 9:23 Luke 9:23-25 23 And He was saying to them all, if anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take upContinue reading “Following the Leader ∙∙∙”
A stalking horse ∙
A stalking horse ∙ Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. – 2 John 1:7 Matthew 7:15-20 15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.16 You canContinue reading “A stalking horse ∙”
What do you value most? ∙∙
What do you value most? ∙∙ Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. – Jeremiah 9:24 Jeremiah 9:23-24 23 Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and letContinue reading “What do you value most? ∙∙”
Owe nothing to nobody ∙
Owe nothing to nobody ∙ Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves others has fulfilled the law. – Romans 13:8 Romans 13:8-10 8 Owe nothing to anyone – except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill theContinue reading “Owe nothing to nobody ∙”
Shibboleths ∙∙
Shibboleths ∙∙ And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.” – Isaiah 29:13 Matthew 15:1-9 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law had arrived fromContinue reading “Shibboleths ∙∙”
Where can we find comfort in troubled times? ∙∙
Where can we find comfort in troubled times? ∙∙ [God] comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. – 2 Corinthians 1:4 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is ourContinue reading “Where can we find comfort in troubled times? ∙∙”
The best life-coach ever ∙∙∙
The best life-coach ever ∙∙∙ In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. – John 1:4 Hebrews 12:23-27 23 You have come to God himself, who is the judge over all things. You have come to the spirits of the righteous ones in heaven who have now been made perfect.24Continue reading “The best life-coach ever ∙∙∙”
Heuristic wisdom ∙∙
Heuristic wisdom ∙∙ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding – Proverbs 14:33 Proverbs 2:2-11 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. 5 Then you will understand whatContinue reading “Heuristic wisdom ∙∙”
