Darkness from the abyss Then the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from heaven that had fallen to the earth, and the key of the bottomless pit was given to him. He opened the abyss. . .. (Revelation 9:1-2) Revelation 9:3-11 3 Then locusts came from the smoke and descended on the earth,Continue reading “Darkness from the abyss”
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Light dispels darkness ∙∙
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 ∙∙”
The beginning of sorrows ∙∙
The beginning of sorrows ∙∙ “For troubles surround me – too many to count!” – Psalms 40:12 Romans 8:18-23 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children reallyContinue reading “The beginning of sorrows ∙∙”
Two kinds of storms ∙
Two kinds of storms ∙ The LORD hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to break the ship apart. – Jonah 1:4 Matthew 14:22-33 22 Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the peopleContinue reading “Two kinds of storms ∙”
It’s not through might or power but by my Spirit
It’s not through might or power but by my Spirit Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit – Zechariah 4:6 Zechariah 4:6-10 6 This is what the LORD says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. 7 Nothing, notContinue reading “It’s not through might or power but by my Spirit”