For me, living is Christ and dying is gain. This is true for all who are following Jesus Christ. Paul has a grasp that most of us do not, I assume. In his suffering and imprisonment, the harshness of this life and the restfulness of death in Christ must have been made very clear. He … Continue reading Living Is Christ – Philippians 1:21
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The Glorifying Spirit of God – John 16:13-15
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare … Continue reading The Glorifying Spirit of God – John 16:13-15
Communication is Irreversible – Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. For someone who is gregarious, friendly and talkative, this principle of guarding one's mouth is difficult to learn and practice. The truth of it, however, is profound. Communication is irreversible. What is said becomes history and … Continue reading Communication is Irreversible – Proverbs 13:3
Love is a Command – John 15:17
This is what I command you: Love one another. Our love for one another follows a command. We are commanded to love. We don't tend to think of love in such terms. Our view of love is squishy, fuzzy, warm and spontaneous. Our eyes meet, our hearts are unexpectedly joined and we ‘feel’ love or … Continue reading Love is a Command – John 15:17
Shining Faces – Exodus 34:29-30
As Moses descended from Mount Sinai — with the two tablets of the testimony in his hands as he descended the mountain — he did not realize that the skin of his face shone as a result of his speaking with the Lord. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his … Continue reading Shining Faces – Exodus 34:29-30
Molten gods – Exodus 34:17
You shall make for yourself no molten gods. Father God knows us so well. This is what we do, isn’t it? We make these little moldable gods. Lifeless gods that in the beginning are liquid and pourable before becoming pliable and moldable so that we can shape them into our own image. Then, before we … Continue reading Molten gods – Exodus 34:17
The Nature Of God – Exodus 34:6-7
Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on … Continue reading The Nature Of God – Exodus 34:6-7
Death Overcome – John 12:10
But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also.... Are they serious? Just how much do they assume to accomplish by killing one who has already experienced death and been raised from it. I can only imagine Lazarus dying with laughter whenever he heard of the threat. 'Been there. Done that. Wearing the … Continue reading Death Overcome – John 12:10
Friend of God – Exodus 33:17
The Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing of which you have spoken; for you have found favor in My sight and I have known you by name.” It is overwhelming to even consider the relationship Moses and YHWH shared. It is mind-boggling to think that the Lord of all creation would … Continue reading Friend of God – Exodus 33:17
Faith and Glory – John 11:40
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” The glory of God as displayed in the miraculous is only visible through eyes of faith. Anyone can doubt and miss God's glory. All who have faith in Christ Jesus have the awesome privilege of witnessing … Continue reading Faith and Glory – John 11:40
The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” The profundity of this claim cannot be gainsaid. It is almost unfathomable. We are of a race of creatures who die. It's all we know. From the time a baby is born all who know him understand that eventually he will … Continue reading The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
The Road to Hell – Proverbs 7:24-27
Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth: Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths; For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men. Her house is the way to hell, … Continue reading The Road to Hell – Proverbs 7:24-27
True Freedom – Galatians 5:1
Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery. Legalism must be firmly resisted. We have been created for and redeemed for the freedom that comes through grace and the salvation found only in Christ Jesus. To fall back into a mindset of earning salvation … Continue reading True Freedom – Galatians 5:1
Glorious Suffering? – John 9:3
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” Jesus answered. “This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him." We are still today surrounded by disease and suffering. Those with physical handicap are no less common in our world of doctors, nurses and hospitals than they were in Lord Jesus’ day. Theologians are … Continue reading Glorious Suffering? – John 9:3
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 an enemy seeks to separate his prey from those who speak … Continue reading Evil Isolation – Galatians 4:17
Friends? – Galatians 4:16
Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? It is a painful reality that some so-called friends want nothing to do with the truth. They want a fantasy relationship that accepts any and everything without judgement. This is not friendship. It is a deception. True brotherhood and friendship involves truth. If we … Continue reading Friends? – Galatians 4:16
The Fickleness Of Family – John 7:5
For not even His brothers believed in Him. Imagine the deep personal strength of Lord Jesus. His own brothers won’t believe Him and thus must consider Him a liar. It is they and their mother, as described by Mark, who made an effort to put a stop to His ministry in its infancy. (Mark 3:20-21, … Continue reading The Fickleness Of Family – John 7:5
Acknowledging Jesus – John 7:13
Still, nobody was talking publicly about Him because they feared the Jews. As I read this one simple verse, it hit me that we have a very similar dynamic happening in our business culture today. You can talk about God. You can discuss Allah. You can refer to religion in the workplace. These are all … Continue reading Acknowledging Jesus – John 7:13
All and Never – John 6:37-40
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose … Continue reading All and Never – John 6:37-40
Hungry Hungry Hippos – John 6:26-27
Jesus answered, “ I assure you: You are looking for Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has … Continue reading Hungry Hungry Hippos – John 6:26-27
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