We need to grasp both Who He is in us and who we are in Him and allow the truths to affect our thoughts and actions. Seeking His inheritance, and His calling, we will find ours. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are […]
Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:78-79 Holman Christian Standard Bible ®©) That’s what Zechariah prophesied. When he took John to be circumcised, he spoke over his son’s ministry […]
Come and see the works of God; His acts toward mankind are awe-inspiring. He turned the sea into dry land, and they crossed the river on foot. There we rejoiced in Him. He rules forever by His might; He keeps His eye on the nations. The rebellious should not exalt themselves. Selah Praise our God, you peoples; let the sound […]
If I tell you that I trust you, it could mean more than one thing. I could be saying that I trust you morally – I expect you to tell me the truth and to treat me properly or to pay me back what I lend you. I could be trusting your skills – I believe that you can repair […]
Jesus left the earth so that He could send His Spirit to the church – to give us power from Heaven (John 16:7, Luke 24:49). Just having super powers doesn’t make us super heroes, though. Most of our heroes and heroines are messed up people who have learned to maximize some strength. Even many people who are believers, who have […]
What was the greatest loss in Eden? What would it be like to walk with Yahweh every evening? What would He have to say to us? What questions would He ask us? His words are not far away and hard to hear, though. Jesus has restored our relationship with our Father, and taken it to a new level. Remember that […]
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 […]
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many. (Hebrews 12:14-15 Holman Christian Standard Bible ®©) Holiness is being set apart to someone or something. If I am […]
The earth produces fruit when a seed dies in it. The life is still at work in the seed, even when it dies. Until it dies, though, the transformation cannot happen that allows it to spring up, be seen, bear fruit, and multiply. You don’t need to struggle to try to do what someone else is doing to succeed in […]
Moses went up the mountain to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain: “This is what you must say to the house of Jacob, and explain to the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Me. Now if you will listen to […]