Doubting John ∙∙

Doubting John ∙∙ When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law – Galatians 4:4 Isaiah 35:3-6 3 Strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, forContinue reading “Doubting John ∙∙”

Our expiration date ∙∙

Our expiration date ∙∙ John grew up and became strong in spirit. He lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. – Luke 1:80 1 Corinthians 15:54-55  54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed upContinue reading “Our expiration date ∙∙”

Mighty in spirit

Mighty in spirit We fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  16 Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.  17 For momentary, light affliction is producingContinue reading “Mighty in spirit”

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙ So he gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul. – Psalms 106:15 Psalms 78:23-25  23 But he commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven.  24 He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven.Continue reading “Be careful what you ask for ∙∙”

The paradox of pain ∙∙

The paradox of pain ∙∙ For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond allContinue reading “The paradox of pain ∙∙”