He brought me out to a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me. This idea of Father God delighting in me is a real stretch for me. I don't know why other than I simply must not fully see myself as He sees me. I definitely delight in my children often; however, … Continue reading Deliverance and Delight – 2 Samuel 22:20
Losers – Luke 9:25 (CSB)
For what does it benefit someone if he gains the whole world, and yet loses or forfeits himself? Don't be deceived, the value of who we are, as God has created us to be, is worth far more than any created thing we enjoy on this earth. Our very being surpasses infinitely in value any … Continue reading Losers – Luke 9:25 (CSB)
Forgiver of Sins – Mark 2:5-7
And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” The obvious answer to these scribes’ unspoken question is, ‘No … Continue reading Forgiver of Sins – Mark 2:5-7
Jesus, Light to the Gentiles – Luke 4:26,27
“Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them except a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. And in the prophet Elisha’s time, there were many in Israel who had leprosy, and yet not one of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” The widow mentioned was a woman from a Gentile city. Naaman was a … Continue reading Jesus, Light to the Gentiles – Luke 4:26,27
King Of My Life – 1 Samuel 8
1 Samuel 8:4-7So all the elders of Israel gathered together and went to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Therefore, appoint a king to judge us the same as all the other nations have.”When they said, “Give us a king to … Continue reading King Of My Life – 1 Samuel 8
Despising Our Birthright – Genesis 25:34
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew; and he ate and drank, and rose and went on his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. How often do the pressing impulses and perceived needs of my flesh lead me to despise my spiritual birthright in Jesus? The battle for control of my will rages daily. … Continue reading Despising Our Birthright – Genesis 25:34
Penitence – 2 Chronicles 34:27
Because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before Me, tore your clothes and wept before Me, I truly have heard you,” declares the Lord. Truly Father God loves a penitent spirit. He knows us … Continue reading Penitence – 2 Chronicles 34:27
