He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. (Daniel 2:21-22 Holman Christian Standard Bible ®©) He knows what’s in the darkness. He wants you […]
Luke 24:13-32 We have opportunities to walk with Jesus from Jerusalem to Emmaus on days. Some reasons why on certain days we don’t take Him up on His invitation: He doesn’t look like Jesus to us; walking a few miles takes time; we don’t think we need more revelation – we’ve read the news; we don’t invite Him in after […]
We would quickly judge a Hindu for worshiping Jesus one day and bowing before an idol the next. Hindus don’t have a problem with Jesus being god. They would not accept that He is God, but gladly add Him as another of their millions of gods. Some even worship Him on days, for good measure. We are not so quick […]
I measure spiritual maturity by how quickly a person responds to a situation with an answer that is birthed in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). The situation could be opportunity, danger, or insult. If the response doesn’t come forth under the influence of the Spirit’s character, it will be carnal and immature. The more quickly the response comes, […]
Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to the confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us approach the […]
I’m convinced that most of the study of human anatomy happened with the intent of trying to learn how to extend life, not just satisfy curiosity about physiology. Money and attention move toward problems. I’m convinced that most cutting-edge technology advances are funded in order to create better weapons, not just to enjoy creativity or make new toys. Staying in […]
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord. But If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If […]
Love must be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. Bless those […]
For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one. Now as we have many parts in one body, and all the parts do not have the same function, in the same way […]
Every new bit of information, whether it is uncovered naturally or by supernatural revelation, likely has some purpose. The impact should rarely be expected to simply be knowledge. We should expect every day to encounter some news that has been unveiled so that we can be changed by it or because of it. Our minds don’t just need to be […]