Monthly Archives: January 2020
The Fruit of Righteousness – James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. – James 3:18 Certain plants require certain soil. For example, tomatoes thrive in loose, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Furthermore, to enjoy an abundant crop of these red fruit, the gardener might need to add supplements and fertilizer as well as irrigation […]
Great Riches – Proverbs 13:7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. – Proverbs 13:7 In times of uncertainty, we begin to search for solid ground. Few things make people more nervous than economic or political change. It impacts everyone, and we fear losing our rights or security, […]
Strengthened With All Might – Colossians 1:11-12
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light – Colossians 1:11-12 Do you feel strong? Well, if you believe in Christ and trust Him, you have […]
A Fountain of Life – Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. – Proverbs 14:27 Have you ever heard of the parasympathetic nervous system? This vital function heightens your awareness, improving reaction time, and pumps adrenaline into your muscles, making you stronger and faster. Hence, it is called the fight […]
Silence the Ignorance – 1 Peter 2:15
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men – 1 Peter 2:15 What is the biggest obstacle to your witness? Is it opportunity? Is it knowledge? Is it a lack of faith? Maybe it is one of these things or all of […]
Nevertheless – 1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless for David’s sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem – 1 Kings 15:4 Nevertheless. Such a mysterious word. I’d guess that you have not used that word lately. Almost archaic, this word is nevertheless amazing. Used in the […]
That Thy Faith Fail Not – Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. – Luke The Bible tells us that all men have sinned (Romans 3:23). We all fail God. Sin is not extraordinary. It is commonplace. What’s extraordinary is Jesus Christ. The magnitude of His sacrifice staggers the […]
The Lamb Is The Light – Revelation 21:23
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. – Revelation 21:23 There are many parallels between light and God the Father and Jesus Christ throughout the Bible. Additionally, God’s Word is […]
Count Them Happy Which Endure – James 5:11
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. – James 5:11 Endurance is obtained by blood, sweat and tears. Whether it is physical endurance or spiritual endurance, it must be […]
Standing Idle In The Marketplace – Matthew 20:3-4
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. – Matthew 20:3-4 Aside from the admonition to contentment in service to God, what stands out […]
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