A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 NIV Glory? Isn’t that what God desires as a product of the lives we live? Are we not taught to glorify God in all we do? Aren’t we taught to pray that we …
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When …
“Be self controlled and alert, our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” 1 Peter 5:8 Devour indeed! We must learn to recognize when the enemy is on the prowl, and guard ourselves against his attack. Think of the some of the enemy’s …
Jesus answered him. I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 NIV Is it ever too late to turn to the Lord for salvation? I believe this well known part of scripture answers that question. We all know the story of the thief …
“The following spring, the time of the year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites….But David stayed behind in Jerusalem” 2 Samuel 11:1 It’s more often than not, when we sit still, or become lax, that we fall victim to the …
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God which is in you by the laying on of my hands, for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 In these …
John answered them, saying, I baptize with water; but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not. John 1:26 KJV John the Baptist is saying this to the temple leaders that were sent to try to understand who HE was. What does he do, he immediately re-directs their thoughts …
And Lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” Matt. 28:20b KJV How much are we loved by God? This prior statement just about sums it up. No one but God has the capacity to make such a commitment! And how many of us …
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV While many of us downplay not only the existence of the evil one, we certainly at times downplay his role in the pain and suffering …
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 NIV In the beginning when man first sinned, God was right there with this promise, that He would send us a …
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 NIV Humility as a virtue is a major theme of both the Old and New Testaments. Humility dissipates anger, heals old wounds, and allows us to see the dignity and worth of all God’s people. …