Good deeds – harsh reactions ∙

Good deeds – harsh reactions ∙ The oxen stumbled, and Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the Ark. Then the LORD’s anger was aroused against Uzzah, and he struck him dead because he had laid his hand on the Ark. – 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 Romans 7:5-25  5 When our old nature controlled us, sinfulContinue reading “Good deeds – harsh reactions ∙”

Old-time religion ∙∙∙

Old-time religion ∙∙∙ You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! – John 5:39 Luke 24:44-47  44 He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me inContinue reading “Old-time religion ∙∙∙”

Masters or Disasters ∙∙

Masters or Disasters ∙∙ Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 1 Peter 3:8-12  8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.Continue reading “Masters or Disasters ∙∙”

Furever families ∙

Furever families ∙ David, the servant of the LORD. He sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from all his enemies and Saul. He sang: I love you, LORD; you are my strength. – Psalms 18:1 Psalms 18:2-6  2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;Continue reading “Furever families ∙”

Muddled ∙∙

Muddled ∙∙ Your ears will hear him. Right behind you, a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left. – Isaiah 30:21 Joshua 1:6-9  6 Be strong and courageous . . ..  7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructionsContinue reading “Muddled ∙∙”

Ordinary people ∙∙

Ordinary people ∙∙ If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this? – Esther 4:14 Esther 3:1-6  1 Sometime later, KingContinue reading “Ordinary people ∙∙”

Expire or retire ∙

Expire or retire ∙ I wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God. – Joshua 14:8 Numbers 14:17-24  17 Please, Lord, prove that your power is as great as you have claimed. For you said,  18 “The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he doesContinue reading “Expire or retire ∙”

To an unknown God ∙∙

To an unknown God ∙∙ God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.” – Exodus 3:14 Acts 17:23-31  23 As I was walking along, I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: “ToContinue reading “To an unknown God ∙∙”