Because the midwives feared God, He established households for them. The fundamental building block for God’s favor is the fear of Him. Reverence for Father God ushers in His gracious favor resulting in His blessing. At the most basic level, living in sync with God is simply, ‘fear God and keep His commandments’. Fear is … Continue reading Favor From Fear – Exodus 1:21
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Admonish – 1 Corinthians 4:14
I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. νουθετέω noutheteō; from the same as 3559; to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently: — admonish, warn. Here's a word we don't hear used often anymore - admonish. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Admonish – 1 Corinthians 4:14
Internal Strife – Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” This truth still affects every believer today. Our spirit infused by the Holy … Continue reading Internal Strife – Matthew 26:41
Concealed Sin – Genesis 42:21-22
Then they said to one another, “Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.” Reuben answered them, saying, “Did I not tell you, ‘Do not sin against the boy’; and you … Continue reading Concealed Sin – Genesis 42:21-22
Inseparable – Romans 8:38-39
For I am persuaded that not even death or life, angels or rulers, things present or things to come, hostile powers, height or depth, or any other created thing will have the power to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord! Without such a promise, how would one … Continue reading Inseparable – Romans 8:38-39
Infused Love – Romans 5:5
This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. We have internal access to the unconditional love of God. It is supernatural. No longer are we limited to the natural, human love that flows with our emotions and is … Continue reading Infused Love – Romans 5:5
Please Leave – Mark 5:17
Then they began to beg Him to leave their region. What an awful legacy this village left for themselves. They are known as the village that begged Jesus to leave. It is not even that they failed to welcome Him. They actually worked to persuade Him to go. Some simply cannot bear the presence of … Continue reading Please Leave – Mark 5:17
