But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. In a rapidly deteriorating immoral culture, the magnanimous grace of God can be difficult to process for those who are pursuing righteousness. As we age, this grace takes on almost offensive … Continue reading Magnanimous Grace – Luke 15:32
Words – Hosea 14:1-2
Israel, return to Yahweh your God, for you have stumbled in your sin. Take words of repentance with you and return to the Lord. Say to Him: “Forgive all our sin and accept what is good, so that we may repay You with praise from our lips. Here we see the power of our words … Continue reading Words – Hosea 14:1-2
Advent of the Good News – Nahum 1:15
Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; Pay your vows. For never again will the wicked one pass through you; He is cut off completely. The Divine Son Of God came down among us preaching the Good News, announcing peace. Lord Jesus … Continue reading Advent of the Good News – Nahum 1:15
Prophesying to the Prophets – Micah 3:5-8
Micah 3:5-8 This is what the Lord says concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who proclaim peace when they have food to sink their teeth into but declare war against the one who puts nothing in their mouths. Therefore, it will be night for you —without visions; it will grow dark for you … Continue reading Prophesying to the Prophets – Micah 3:5-8
Worried and Bothered – Luke 10:41-42
But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” There are so many things for us to worry about, especially as we grow older … Continue reading Worried and Bothered – Luke 10:41-42
Godless Insanity – Luke 8:35-37
Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man the demons had departed from, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Meanwhile, the eyewitnesses reported to them how the demon-possessed man was delivered. Then all the people of the Gerasene … Continue reading Godless Insanity – Luke 8:35-37
Conformed – 1 Peter 1:14-16
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy. Don’t let your passions, desires and feelings form you. Shake off the … Continue reading Conformed – 1 Peter 1:14-16
Expectantly Waiting – Hebrews 9:27-28
And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. In the words of the famous Little Rascal, Stimey: … Continue reading Expectantly Waiting – Hebrews 9:27-28
God’s Wrath and Power – Joel 2:11
The Lord raises His voice in the presence of His army. His camp is very large; Those who carry out His command are powerful. Indeed, the Day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful who can endure it? In our day of feminization, milk toast masculinity and the softening of anything evil, it is difficult … Continue reading God’s Wrath and Power – Joel 2:11
