Sifted ∙∙

Sifted ∙∙ [Be alert and on guard] so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. – 2 Corinthians 2:11 Luke 22:31-32  31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;  32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; andContinue reading “Sifted ∙∙”

Wrongfully Accused ∙

Wrongfully Accused∙ Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him with lustful eyes. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. – Genesis 39:7 Romans 12:16-21  17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.  18 Do all that you can to live inContinue reading “Wrongfully Accused ∙”

The brevity of life ∙∙∙

The brevity of life ∙∙∙  6 All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.  7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass.  8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our GodContinue reading “The brevity of life ∙∙∙”

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 ∙∙”

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙ His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:23-24 Lamentations 3:1-3  1 I have seen the afflictions that come from the rod of the LORD’s anger.  2 He has led me into darkness, shutting out all light.  3 He has turnedContinue reading “What is the basis for hope? ∙∙”