Tag Archives: Grace
For Glory and Beauty – Exodus 28:2
And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. – Exodus 28:2 There are wonderful gems hidden in the Bible. Words of great value are everywhere in it, and sometimes the most profound ideas are hidden in plain sight. No where is this more true than in the ceremonies […]
Grace and Peace – Philippians 1:2
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:2 If you read the opening remarks of the Apostle Paul in many of his Epistles, he often uses the terms grace and peace in his salutation to the churches. Few things are more dear to those […]
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 […]
Take Heed – Luke 11:35
Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. – Luke 11:35 We live in a culture that shades things in gray. Certainly all men sin, but this does not make sin good or evil acceptable. Neither does grace make sin more appropriate or profitable (Romans 6:1-4). Sin destroys. Jesus therefore […]
Mercies and Forgiveness – Daniel 9:9-10
Daniel 9:9-10 – To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; It is interesting to think about forgiveness from the Lord. Today we usually think that we need forgiveness from other people not the Lord. Certainly our actions impact others, but if we cause them harm, why do […]
Tremble at the Word – Isaiah 66:1-2
Isaiah 66:1-2 – Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this […]
Continue In Christ’s Love – John 15:9
John 15:9 – As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. Following Christmas, it is easy to return to our old routines. Stop now before it is too late! Remember the hope and joy you have experienced in Christ’s service. Consider the sense of peace and righteousness […]
Ever of Old – Psalm 25:6
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. – Psalm 25:6 Meditation: When were you saved? I mean, when were you eternally saved from the ultimate judgement and condemnation of God? Do you know the date? Was it when you were baptized? Was it when you took […]
What is it to you? – John 21:22
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. – John 21:22 Meditation: Do you realize that God knows all about you? Really. He doesn’t simply have a generic understanding of human beings or people like you. He knows about you as an […]
My Foot Slippeth – Psalm 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. – Psalm 94:18 Meditation: When was the last time you slipped up? A year ago? A month? A week? Today? I venture that an honest assessment would reveal that you and I have slipped up or sinned very recently. Being an obedient […]
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