“But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, so that, just as it is written, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.” Through His doing we are being. Through His action we are standing. Through His work we are resting. … Continue reading By His Doing – 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21
Can a corrupt throne — one that creates trouble by law — become Your ally? They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. The practice of ‘creating trouble by law’; i.e legislating immorality, has existed since the days of old and continues to this very day even among … Continue reading Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21
Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12
Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. The realization and acceptance of our own mortality works to keep us wise and humble. Dwelling on the limited nature of our existence on this earth grows wisdom in our hearts. Whatever we know or accomplish here in this … Continue reading Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12
Saved – Psalms 89:48
What man can live and never see death? Who can save himself from the power of Sheol? What man can live and never see death the psalmist asks? Jesus the Christ! And by His blood all who trust in Him shall also live and never see death! Death has been defeated. The grave is overcome. … Continue reading Saved – Psalms 89:48
Work To Share – Ephesians 4:28
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. At the heart of why we work to earn money is the calling to use what we have earned for the good … Continue reading Work To Share – Ephesians 4:28
Turning Fruit – Ezekiel 33:14-16
But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness, if a wicked man restores a pledge, pays back what he has taken by robbery, walks by the statutes which ensure life without committing iniquity, he shall surely live; he shall not die. … Continue reading Turning Fruit – Ezekiel 33:14-16
Evil Isolation – Galatians 4:17
They are enthusiastic about you, but not for any good. Instead, they want to isolate you so you will be enthusiastic about them. An enemy (and THE enemy) always seeks to isolate an individual for their own selfish purposes. Isolation very obviously separates and enemies seek to separate their prey from those who speak truth … Continue reading Evil Isolation – Galatians 4:17
Divided Allegiance – 1 Kings 3:3
Solomon loved the Lord by walking in the statutes of his father David, but he also sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. This verse always troubles me about Solomon; however, it just hit me today - is this what I do? I love the Lord and seek His pleasure and protection by following … Continue reading Divided Allegiance – 1 Kings 3:3
