PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 – For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Personal Walk
JOHN 13:1-7 – Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him,…
LUKE 4:13 – When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time. THEME OF THE DAY. HE WILL NEVER STOP. He has many names and titles identifying his activity in the world and against God’s people. Here is what we find describing him in the scripture and this is not all the references – Satan, devil, tempter,…
PSALM 119:81-83 – My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. THEME OF THE DAY. INTENSIFYING OUR DESIRE FOR GOD’S WORD. Isn’t it true that when something we love…
EPHESIANS 5:1-2 – Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. THEME OF THE DAY. FOLLOWING THE MASTER. The word “imitator” in today’s scriptures is the Christian’s “marching orders” and are to be patterned after the life of our Lord Jesus.…
PSALM 119:67, 71 – Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. THEME OF THE DAY. A LIFE OF EASE AND COMFORT. We are wired for them. We seek them. Nothing wrong with them if seen and handled right. They are good…