Monthly Archives: December 2019
Cry Against It – Jonah 1:2
Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. – Jonah 1:2 Do you ever see some being punished or receiving bad news and think to yourself, “Good. They deserve it.” If so, you could have be a prophet in ancient Israel. That way of […]
Renewal – Lamentations 5:21
Turn thou us unto thee, O Lord, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. – Lamentations 5:21 Spring is still a few months away where I live, but recent temperatures have enticed some of the plants to put on new growth. The warmth and rain have renewed their strength and triggered […]
The Child Grew – Luke 2:40
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. – Luke 2:40 Christ the Lord is both God and Man. This combination has baffled sages for generations, and it still does so today. How can God be a man and a man be God? […]
Arise, Let Us Go Hence – John 14:31
But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. – John 14:31 The Life of Jesus Christ was marked by obedience and dedication. Always about the Father’s business, the Savior worked to do the will and commandment […]
The Same Today – Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. – Hebrews 13:8 Well, it’s the day after Christmas. What’s different? Nothing really. You may still fill full from parties and presents, but you are still the same basic person. What has changed in your outlook? Have your affections for Jesus lessened? His affection […]
God Remembers Us – Psalm 98:3
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. – Psalm 98:3 Dear Christian, Do you ever feel forgotten, neglected or set aside? God remembers you. Have you sinned and fallen short? Christ has overcome and won the […]
My Redeemer Liveth – Job 19:25
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth – Job 19:25 Something that escapes our notice is that the promise of the coming of the Lord was ancient even when Jesus was born. Many people had lost hope in a Savior from God. Like […]
Tell Them – Mark 5:19
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. – Mark 5:19 Many of you are going to visit with family and old friends this week as you celebrate Christmas. Maybe you […]
He Only – Psalm 62:6
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. – Psalm 62:6 Have you looked through the self help section of your local bookstore or library lately? Between the books on leadership, cleaning, investing, dieting, construction, education, psychology and parenting, surely we have reached the limit on […]
Whom Having Not Seen, Ye Love – 1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory – 1 Peter 1:8 One of the greatest blessings we have in the faith of Christ is the knowledge that we are loved as we love. In fact, the Scriptures […]
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