I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Lord is the New Testament equivalent of Father God's Name, YHWH, as He originally revealed to Moses. The one way to ensure that there is harmony within a somewhat contentious relationship within the church is to share a common focus on The One … Continue reading Together in Christ – Philippians 4:2
Category: Devotionals
Just some quick, short thoughts I have had throughout the years.
Questioning – John 18:23
Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.” When he had … Continue reading Questioning – John 18:23
It Is Finished – Exodus 40:33-35
And he erected the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting … Continue reading It Is Finished – Exodus 40:33-35
Unity – John 17:20-21
I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so that the world may believe You sent Me. Christian unity is founded upon a … Continue reading Unity – John 17:20-21
Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered him. “I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple complex, where all the Jews congregate, and I haven’t spoken anything in secret. Why do you question Me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.” The irony … Continue reading Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
The Strength of Gentleness – Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. O to master the art of gentleness! Harshness comes so easily, so naturally. Gentleness is a spiritual gift and a learned trait. Responding in anger flows like fire from a mouth scorching all it touches. Gentleness must be nurtured and coaxed. It … Continue reading The Strength of Gentleness – Proverbs 15:1
Holy Father – John 17:11
And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. How significant that God the Son made manifest in the flesh, Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Holy Father – John 17:11
Human Intuition – Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 'Seems right'. Feelings and human intuition are not our most reliable guides. Simply because something feels right or seems right does not necessarily mean it is right or even useful. Left unchecked this way may ‘seem right’ … Continue reading Human Intuition – Proverbs 14:12
Living Is Christ – Philippians 1:21
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
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
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