That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. There are experiences and happenings in our lives that simply illustrate Lord Jesus’ work within … Continue reading Eyes To See – John 21:7
What Charge? – John 18:30
They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” This is categorically NOT an accusation. It is an assumption by the Jewish rulers that Pilate will submit to whatever they have decided. They have no rational, supportable accusation against Jesus. There is no charge. They … Continue reading What Charge? – John 18:30
Willful Blindness – John 9:40-41
Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these things and asked Him, “We aren’t blind too, are we?” “If you were blind,” Jesus told them, “you wouldn’t have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see’ — your sin remains. Since they refuse to admit their willful blindness regarding Who Jesus really is, … Continue reading Willful Blindness – John 9:40-41
Flimsy Friendships – Luke 23:11-12
Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated him with contempt, mocked him, dressed him in bright clothing, and sent him back to Pilate. That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. Previously, they had been enemies. These two historically evil leaders formed a ‘friendship’ at Jesus expense. They developed a camaraderie through sharing in the humiliation … Continue reading Flimsy Friendships – Luke 23:11-12
Say Adieu – Luke 14:33
So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. Some say Christianity is an easy crutch for weak willed people. A salvation system for those who are afraid to die. A simple sequence of steps to salve the conscience. I say poppycock, and I don’t even … Continue reading Say Adieu – Luke 14:33
Interpreting the Times – Luke 12:56
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? As with all Scripture, this statement of Christ must be kept in context. I do not believe He is necessarily referring to 'all times', that we must be able to … Continue reading Interpreting the Times – Luke 12:56
Variegated Grace – 1 Peter 4:10-11
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Variegated Grace – 1 Peter 4:10-11
Righteous Anger? – Jonah 4:4
The Lord asked, “Is it right for you to be angry?” This is a great question to ask ourselves every single time we feel the fire of anger rising within us. I venture to say that most often our anger is selfish in nature just as Jonah’s was. My anger is almost always triggered by … Continue reading Righteous Anger? – Jonah 4:4
Keep Silence – Amos 5:13
Therefore, the wise person will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil. Honestly, I don't fully understand this direction from God; however, I must stop and consider that in exceptionally evil days such as ours, when God appears to be executing His judgment and evil people are in power, there is … Continue reading Keep Silence – Amos 5:13
Music Moves – 2 Kings 3.15
https://wenwords.com/2018/10/28/music-moves-2-kings-315/ Repost, 11.23.2021
Fallen Away – Hebrews 6:4-8
For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again … Continue reading Fallen Away – Hebrews 6:4-8
Spiritual Legacy – 1 Kings 22.53
https://wenwords.com/2018/10/25/spiritual-legacy-1-kings-2253/ Repost, 11.16.2021
Just Be Quiet – 2 Kings 18:36
But the people kept silent; they didn’t say anything, for the king’s command was, “Don’t answer him.” Sometimes in the face of accusations and threats the best answer is to simply say nothing. As the old cowboy proverb says, ‘Never miss a good opportunity to shut up.’ If only I could learn this truth and … Continue reading Just Be Quiet – 2 Kings 18:36
Blind Hate – 1 Kings 19:2
So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods punish me and do so severely if I don’t make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow!” Big, bad Mama Jezebel runs Ahab’s life and his show. She is the picture of an evil, controlling woman. She will … Continue reading Blind Hate – 1 Kings 19:2
A Word From the Lord – 1 Kings 13:18
And he said to him, “I also am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, ‘Bring him back with you into your house that he may eat bread and drink water.’” But he lied to him. Here is an example of the clear danger … Continue reading A Word From the Lord – 1 Kings 13:18
Broken Covenant – Ezekiel 33:23-26
Then the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, those who live in the ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was only one person, yet he received possession of the land. But we are many; the land has been given to us as a possession.’ Therefore say to them: … Continue reading Broken Covenant – Ezekiel 33:23-26
Glorified Lives – Galatians 1:24
https://wenwords.com/2018/03/16/glorified-lives-galatians-124/ Repost, 10.02.2021
The Spirit of Freedom – 2 Corinthians 3.17
https://wenwords.com/2018/03/05/the-spirit-of-freedom-2-corinthians-317/ Repost, 09.26.2021
Blinded – 2 Corinthians 4:4
In whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. It is not Father God, the Creator of the Universe, who has blinded these unbelievers. It is the … Continue reading Blinded – 2 Corinthians 4:4
Watershed – 1 Corinthians 15:17
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. All of Christianity and it's truth hinges upon this one historical event. It is truly the watershed fact of the Christian faith. The victorious life of the follower of Christ flows out of this historically authenticated truth. Without … Continue reading Watershed – 1 Corinthians 15:17
