“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.” Our fear flows from our forgetfulness or tacit denial of … Continue reading Fear Not – Matthew 10:26-27
Full Body Hug
I noticed quickly that the Indian people in general were definitely not huggers. Even their handshakes left much to be desired. A simple bringing together of the hands in a prayer pose just under the chin and a slight bow is the most common greeting. Physical contact is not necessary. They almost seem to avoid … Continue reading Full Body Hug
His Name – Acts 10:43
“All the prophets testify about Him that through His name everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins.” The most clear verse of which I am aware regarding the sin cleansing nature of faith in Jesus name. It is the name of Jesus that forgives sins through faith in Him alone. Faith ushers … Continue reading His Name – Acts 10:43
Everyone Loves a Wedding- Matthew 9:15
Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast." Over my 55 years of life I have attended and sung at many weddings and have even had the privilege of … Continue reading Everyone Loves a Wedding- Matthew 9:15
Humiliation and Life – Acts 8:33
In His humiliation justice was denied Him. Who will describe His generation? For His life is taken from the earth. Note: Those of us who are submitting our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ often remember and reflect upon the physical, painful suffering Jesus endured on our behalf. I’m not so sure we take … Continue reading Humiliation and Life – Acts 8:33
Positioned for God’s Glory – Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. He sets His children in public places so that as we walk with Him, and in Him, others can clearly see our lives and be convicted to glorify God. … Continue reading Positioned for God’s Glory – Matthew 5:16
Yes and No – Matthew 5:37
But let your word ‘yes’ be ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ be ‘no.’ Anything more than this is from the evil one. For the person of integrity there is no need for anything other than our word. Our word is our bond for we are bonded to The Word, Jesus Christ. We need no qualifying phrases … Continue reading Yes and No – Matthew 5:37
Exceptional Righteousness – Matthew 5:20
For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus Christ is our righteousness. He exceeds all others. 1 Cor. 1:30. It is only through Him that all who are trusting and submitting will be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. … Continue reading Exceptional Righteousness – Matthew 5:20
Heeding to the Higher – Acts 4:18-20
And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; for we cannot … Continue reading Heeding to the Higher – Acts 4:18-20
Fruitful Repentance – Matthew 3:8
Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. Repent - turn 180 degrees and walk. The turning is crucial. The walking is key. To simply turn and stand is only the beginning. True repentance produces fruit that speaks of its authenticity. True repentance will bring good works that clearly display the change that has occurred by the … Continue reading Fruitful Repentance – Matthew 3:8
Righteousness Displayed – Matthew 1:19
So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly. We see the righteousness of Joseph right from the beginning in his desire not to publicly humiliate Mary because of her apparent infidelity. This is no small matter when you consider that Joseph must reasonably … Continue reading Righteousness Displayed – Matthew 1:19
God’s Luminescent Glory – Revelation 21:22-23
Revelation 21:22-23 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. At last we will be … Continue reading God’s Luminescent Glory – Revelation 21:22-23
Our Righteousness – Malachi 3:3-4
He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. And the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will please the Lord as in days of old and years gone by. As … Continue reading Our Righteousness – Malachi 3:3-4
The Questions of Christ – John 18:23
“If I have spoken wrongly,” Jesus answered him, “give evidence about the wrong; but if rightly, why do you hit Me?” Jesus opens up even His direct accusers and eventual murderers with a question. Even as He is being marched to His death, He is approaching people in such a way as to open them … Continue reading The Questions of Christ – John 18:23
Irony – 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 Irony – John 18:20-21
Provoking God – 2 Chronicles 33:6
He passed his sons through the fire in the Valley of Hinnom. He practiced witchcraft, divination, and sorcery, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did a great deal of evil in the LORD’S sight, provoking Him. Provoking the Sovereign God of the Universe just doesn’t seem like a good idea. The original sin of the … Continue reading Provoking God – 2 Chronicles 33:6
The Mark of a Disciple – John 13:34-35
“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” It is interesting how we Christians designate and identify ourselves - Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, … Continue reading The Mark of a Disciple – John 13:34-35
Betrayal, Suffering, Humiliation and Glory – John 13:31-32
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself and will glorify Him at once." There is a difficult, mysterious truth contained in this passage. Glory follows betrayal and is associated … Continue reading Betrayal, Suffering, Humiliation and Glory – John 13:31-32
Sons of the Light – John 12:36
"While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become sons of light.” Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them. It is faith that makes one a 'son of the light'. Jesus is the Light and He calls us to believe. Through believing we are reckoned as children … Continue reading Sons of the Light – John 12:36
The Pride of Success – 2 Chronicles 26:16
But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the Lord his God by entering the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. The pride of success is the death knell for so many men. We have such a strong tendency to … Continue reading The Pride of Success – 2 Chronicles 26:16
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