Who would come? ∙∙

Who would come? ∙∙ The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost. – Revelation 22:17 Luke 14:15-24  15 What a blessing it will be to attend a banquetContinue reading “Who would come? ∙∙”

The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙

The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙∙ You boast, “We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we have made a pact. . The coming destruction can never touch us, for we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception.” – Isaiah 28:15 Isaiah 28:16-18  16 Therefore,Continue reading “The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙”

Persistence ∙∙

Persistence ∙∙ For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. – James 1:3 Romans 5:3-5 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confidentContinue reading “Persistence ∙∙”

Maximizing the Minimum ∙∙

Maximizing the Minimum ∙∙ So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon and took control. Gideon blew a trumpet as a call to arms. Judges 6:34 Judges 7:9 Now, the same night it came about, the LORD said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hands.Continue reading “Maximizing the Minimum ∙∙”

Do something great ∙∙

Do something great ∙∙ Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” – Acts 2:37 Philippians 4:8-13 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.Continue reading “Do something great ∙∙”