Light dispels darkness ∙∙ Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” – John 8:12 Philippians 2:12-15 12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now thatContinue reading “Light dispels darkness ∙∙”
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Do something great ∙∙
Do something great ∙∙ Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” – Acts 2:37 Philippians 4:8-13 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.Continue reading “Do something great ∙∙”
What makes something holy? ∙
What makes something holy? ∙ I, the LORD, am holy. – Leviticus 20:26 Deuteronomy 26:18-19 18 The LORD has declared today that you are his people, his own special treasure, just as he promised, and that you must obey all his commands.19 And if you do, he will set you high above all the otherContinue reading “What makes something holy? ∙”
Seeing the unseen ∙∙
Seeing the unseen ∙∙ From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth, sky, and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God. – Romans 1:20 Psalms 33:6-9 6 The LORD merelyContinue reading “Seeing the unseen ∙∙”
Heart calluses ∙∙
Heart calluses ∙∙ I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. – Romans 11:25 Ephesians 4:18-19 18 Their minds areContinue reading “Heart calluses ∙∙”
Hidden pride ∙∙
Hidden pride ∙∙ The LORD detests the proud; they will surely be punished. – Proverbs 16:5 Proverbs 16:17-22 17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.18 Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall.19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder withContinue reading “Hidden pride ∙∙”
I AM the LORD! ∙∙
I AM the LORD! ∙∙ They did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. – Exodus 6:9 Exodus 6:1-9 1 Then the LORD told Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh. When he feels the force of my strong hand, he will let the people go. InContinue reading “I AM the LORD! ∙∙”
God has a sense of humor ∙
God has a sense of humor ∙ About noontime, Elijah began mocking them. “You’ll have to shout louder,” he scoffed, “for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip or is asleep and needs to be awakened!” – 1 Kings 18:27 ExodusContinue reading “God has a sense of humor ∙”
Poor giving ∙∙
Poor giving ∙∙ And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. – Luke 21:1 Luke 21:1-4 1 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box.2 Then, a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.3 “I tellContinue reading “Poor giving ∙∙”
Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙
Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙ And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens, and no one will shut, and who shuts, and no one opens. – Revelation 3:7 Revelation 1:17-18 17 Do not be afraid; I am theContinue reading “Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙”
