“Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” -Matthew 24:3 Here is a summary of the events that Jesus gave as a reply to … Read more
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. -Galatians 5:16 Have you compared the works of the flesh (fallen, sinful human nature) vs. the fruit of the Holy Spirit recently? Take a look: “Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, … Read more
“For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15 Returning and rest. Quietness and confidence. Those terms seem quite the opposite of the happenings in our world as of late. This verse in Isaiah … Read more
“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” -Galatians 3:29 Romans 9:6-8, Galatians 6:16, and Galatians 3:29 are a few of the verses that point to God’s people as “Spiritual Israel” whether they have Jewish ancestry or not. Because of these types of verses I believe we … Read more
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalms 139:23-24 Whenever I’m hit with guilt over past actions and poor life choices these verses are comforting. If I confess my sins to … Read more
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” -Philippians 4:8 God has given us the power of choice; free will to … Read more