"For they all gave out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she possessed — all she had to live on.” It is hard to imagine giving out of a state of such poverty. I have been given so much that my giving is always out of my abundance,… … Continue reading Impoverished Giving – Mark 12:44
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Refusal and Rebellion – Jeremiah 19:14-15
Then Jeremiah came from Topheth, where the LORD had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the LORD’S house and said to all the people: “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I am about to bring on this city and all its towns the entire calamity … Continue reading Refusal and Rebellion – Jeremiah 19:14-15
For the Sake of the Name – Acts 5.41-42
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus. Such commitment to Lord Jesus! They have already learned the joy of … Continue reading For the Sake of the Name – Acts 5.41-42
God’s Irony – Mathew 27:25
https://wenwords.com/2019/12/28/gods-irony-matthew-2725/ Repost 7.22.2021
The Greater Miracle – Acts 3:19-20
https://wenwords.com/2019/05/13/the-greater-miracle-acts-319-20/ Repost, 7.21.2021
Assumptions vs. Knowledge
https://wenwords.com/2020/08/08/assumptions-vs-knowledge-matthew-2524/ Repost, 7.20.2021
Every Word Proves True – Joshua 8:35
Joshua 8:34-35 Then afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law. There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded which Joshua did not read before all the assembly of Israel with the women and … Continue reading Every Word Proves True – Joshua 8:35
Praise, Joy and Love – Psalms 108
“Praise is the mode of love which always has some element of joy in it. Praise in due order; of Him as the giver, of her as the gift. Don’t we in praise somehow enjoy what we praise, however far we are from it? I must do more of this” C.S. Lewis This truth has … Continue reading Praise, Joy and Love – Psalms 108
Fleeing God’s Call – Jonah 1:3
But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. So many make this perilous, fruitless journey. … Continue reading Fleeing God’s Call – Jonah 1:3
Glorious Faith – Luke 17:15-19
Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give … Continue reading Glorious Faith – Luke 17:15-19
To Whom Shall We Go? – John 6:67-68
So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." Yesterday I received word of the moral … Continue reading To Whom Shall We Go? – John 6:67-68
Stony Hearts, Hypocritical ‘Obedience’ – Luke 13:15-17
But the Lord answered him and said, “Hypocrites! Doesn’t each one of you untie his ox or donkey from the feeding trough on the Sabbath and lead it to water? Satan has bound this woman, a daughter of Abraham, for eighteen years — shouldn’t she be untied from this bondage on the Sabbath day? ” … Continue reading Stony Hearts, Hypocritical ‘Obedience’ – Luke 13:15-17
Mountains – Psalms 125
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it remains forever. Jerusalem — the mountains surround her. And the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forever. The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not apply … Continue reading Mountains – Psalms 125
Answer – Psalms 120:1
In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. He is there. He is not silent. Francis Schaeffer The God who spoke the universe into existence is a God who also hears and answers. He is open to inquiry and willing to answer. He hates deception and will not tolerate such. He … Continue reading Answer – Psalms 120:1
Authority – Habakkuk 1:7
“They are dreaded and feared; Their justice and authority originate with themselves.” Because they are people who have rejected God, the only authority they have and the only authority they will respect is their own. Without a Sovereign Creator and Judge, ‘we’ are left with only ‘ourselves’ and the consequences of such rule are always … Continue reading Authority – Habakkuk 1:7
Self-Reliant Idolatry- Habakkuk 1:7
“They are dreaded and feared; Their justice and authority originate with themselves.” Because they are people who have rejected God, the only authority they have and the only authority they will respect is their own. Without a Sovereign Creator and Judge, we are left with only ourselves and the consequences of such rule are always … Continue reading Self-Reliant Idolatry- Habakkuk 1:7
Biblical Math – Psalms 119:160
The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. God + Words = Truth. As fundamental as math is the truth of God’s Word. We have lost truth in our day regardless how it is communicated. We seek to justify our wickedness with our words and the result … Continue reading Biblical Math – Psalms 119:160
No Fear – Romans 3:18
There is no fear of God before their eyes. Isn't this the heart of the problem? Isn't this the original sin? The evil rebellious man is the one who chooses to be his own god. He will make his own decisions, walk in his own way. He puts himself on the throne of his life … Continue reading No Fear – Romans 3:18
Ungodly Favors – Acts 24:27
When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. What absolute injustice! Paul sits in prison for two years totally without justification. They have no charge against him and no way to prove any charge. Then, after two long years … Continue reading Ungodly Favors – Acts 24:27
Stay Awake! – Mark 13:37
“And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.” Insomnia is something I’ve experienced only a handful of times in my life. In contrast, I live with the legacy of having dozed off at a NASCAR event. My youngest can attest that as the cars literally roared around the track I was … Continue reading Stay Awake! – Mark 13:37
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