There is a provision for the satisfaction and contentment of the thirsty longing soul in Christ, as he is the way to the Father; not only from the fullness of excellency and grace which he has in his own person, but as by him we may come to God, may be reconciled to him, … Continue reading For Thee, We Sigh מְנוּחָה
Month: November 2018
In His Hands and Ours
The Spirit, in his description of Jesus, said "all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and by him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:16-17). Jesus created everything. Everything is created for Jesus. Everything is held together by Jesus. If Jesus holds everything together, then he also holds … Continue reading In His Hands and Ours
Endure Abuse From “Loved Ones?”
"God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). Since this is true, then we can learn what love is from God. Note the words of Adrew Murray: It is the very nature and being of God to delight in communicating Himself. God has no selfishness, God keeps nothing to Himself. God’s nature is to be always … Continue reading Endure Abuse From “Loved Ones?”
“Out of Egypt”
Sometimes it seems we just can't stay out of trouble. The Old Testament saints couldn't stay out of Egypt. The great Exodus narrative began with God's people in Egyptian bondage. God's deliverance of his people from bondage is referred to simply as the Exodus--God's bringing of his people out of bondage. Thus the phrase “out … Continue reading “Out of Egypt”
And Be Ye Thankful
Colossians 3:15 closed with "and be ye thankful." Thankfulness is at the heart of the Christian Religion. Romans 1 detailed the Gentile descent into depravity as they knew God but did not honor him as God and neither were they thankful (Romans 1:21). To know God is to be grateful. When Paul wrote, "be ye … Continue reading And Be Ye Thankful
A Psalm for Thanksgiving Praise –The 100th Psalm
“Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted” (Psalm 89:15). How shall we give thanks to the LORD? What could we do for the one who has done all … Continue reading A Psalm for Thanksgiving Praise –The 100th Psalm
The Branch
A new branch comes forth from an old growth. Those new branches are signs of new growth and hope. Isaiah 11 prophesied the growth of a branch from "the stump of Jesse" (Is. 11:1). This new "branch" would bear fruit even though the tribe of Jesse was but a "stump." This branch would be especially … Continue reading The Branch
Warning!
The book of Hebrews has five "warning passages" (Heb. 2:1-4; 3:1-4:13; 5:11-6:12; 10:19-39; 12-29) exhorting the readers to be diligent in their faithfulness. Diligence is a key theme stressed by the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible. We are to study (be diligent) to present ourselves before God (2 Tim. 2:15). We Christians must "pay attention … Continue reading Warning!
JESUS: THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
“I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?” Those were Jesus’ words in John 11:25. What does it mean that Jesus is the resurrection and the life? And as Jesus said, “Do you believe this?” Jesus life and work is based upon this great reality—that he is Life. Jesus has been revealed … Continue reading JESUS: THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
“All The Promises of God”
But as God is faithful, our word to you was not Yes and No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes. For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, … Continue reading “All The Promises of God”
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