Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone will open the door, I will come in and eat dinner with him Revelation 3.20 I am the door. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture. John 10:9 One of my childhood memoriesContinue reading “Doors”
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Listen To My Voice
All these terrible things happened to you because you have burned incense to idols and sinned against the Lord. You have refused to obey him and have not followed his instructions, his decrees, and his laws.” Jeremiah 44:23 NLT These words were spoken by Jeremiah to the Judean people who had seen the Temple burnedContinue reading “Listen To My Voice”
Revealing Thoughts
“This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.” Luke 2:35-36 NLT ThisContinue reading “Revealing Thoughts”
Blessings
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Psalm 112:1-2 (NIV) Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “BlessedContinue reading “Blessings”
Circumcised Heart
This is the covenant that you and your descendants must keep: Each male among you must be circumcised. Genesis 17:8 Therefore, circumcise your hearts and be no longer stiff-necked Deuteronomy 10:16 When God asked Abraham to become circumcised, what was he asking for? I believe the context there is absolutely important. WhatContinue reading “Circumcised Heart”
The Arrow by Day
Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Psalm 91:7 NLT What are we to make of promises like these? Millions of boys, French, German, and British alike went into battle in what was called The Great War, before the war ofContinue reading “The Arrow by Day”
Flourishing
But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon, for they are transplanted into Yahweh’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green, declaring, “Yahweh is my Rock; he is straight,Continue reading “Flourishing”
Forgive Them?
Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me. But instead, they give me poisonfor food; they offer me sour wine for my thirst. Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare and their prosperityContinue reading “Forgive Them?”
Clean and Unclean
You are to distinguish between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean, and you are to teach the people of Israel all the statutes that the LORD has spoken to them by Moses.” Leviticus 10:10-11 ESV In the pagan cultures surrounding Israel, there was great concern over what was cleanContinue reading “Clean and Unclean”
For He is Good
Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 106:1 NLT The Greek philosopher Plato imagined that there was an ultimate which he called The Good. This is the Ideal that all things have declined from, and to which all things aspire. But it is entirelyContinue reading “For He is Good”