Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” The Lord is good to those who dependContinue reading “Lamentations 3”
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Lessons from Lamentations 1
He has made me chew on gravel. He has rolled me in the dust…. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this:the faithful love of the Lord never ends! Lamentations 3:16, 21-22 NLT Jeremiah had been predicting it for at least 30 years: if the Judeans did not turn from theirContinue reading “Lessons from Lamentations 1”
Everlasting Covenant
Incline your ear, and come to me, hear, that your soul may live, and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast sure love for David. Isaiah 55:3 ESV “Everlasting covenant” appears about half a dozen times in the Old Testament, but I want to focus on three of those occurrences here.Continue reading “Everlasting Covenant”
No and Yes
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! ButContinue reading “No and Yes”
The Virgin Birth
Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’sContinue reading “The Virgin Birth”
Walk Wisely
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 Walk in unity, in clean behavior, in love, in light, and now what? Wisdom? ThatContinue reading “Walk Wisely”
Walk as Children of Light B
Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:7-9 NLT The Christian’s walk, their progress toward heaven,Continue reading “Walk as Children of Light B”
Walk as Children of Light
Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:7-9 NLT The Christian’s walk, their progress toward heaven,Continue reading “Walk as Children of Light”
Walk in Love
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.Live a life filled with love, followingContinue reading “Walk in Love”
Walk in Your New Nature
With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Theirminds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds andhardened their hearts against him. They have no sense of shame. They live for lustfulContinue reading “Walk in Your New Nature”
Called To Be Transformed 