7‑Eleven Servants ∙∙∙

7‑Eleven Servants ∙∙∙ Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. – John 12:26 Matthew 20:25-28 But Jesus called them together and said, You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people,Continue reading “7‑Eleven Servants ∙∙∙”

Timing is Everything

Timing is Everything But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. – Galatians 4:4 Nehemiah 1:1-3 These are the memoirs of Nehemiah. In late autumn, in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was at the fortress of SusaContinue reading “Timing is Everything”

Never Before or Since was There a King Like Josiah ∙

Never Before or Since was There a King Like Josiah ∙ Read [the book of the Law] in the presence of the king. – 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:11-19 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest . .Continue reading “Never Before or Since was There a King Like Josiah ∙”

To Such Belongs the Kingdom of God ∙

To Such Belongs the Kingdom of God ∙ Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. – Luke 18:16 Mark 10:13-16 One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus so that he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parentsContinue reading “To Such Belongs the Kingdom of God ∙”

Peace, Peace ∙∙∙

Peace, Peace ∙∙∙ “Peace, peace,” they say, when there is no peace. – Jeremiah 8:11 Jeremiah 8:8-15 How can you say, “We are wise because we have the word of the LORD,” when your teachers have twisted it by writing lies? These wise teachers will fall into the trap of their own foolishness, for theyContinue reading “Peace, Peace ∙∙∙”