Jer 24:4-7 “Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. For I will set … Continue reading I WILL SET MINE EYES UPON THEM FOR GOOD
LET HIM THAT GLORIETH GLORY IN THIS, THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND KNOWS GOD
Jer 9:23-24 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, … Continue reading LET HIM THAT GLORIETH GLORY IN THIS, THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND KNOWS GOD
BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUND
Jer 4:3-4 “For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none … Continue reading BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUND
UNTO YOU IS BORN A SAVIOR
Luk 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” The literal event of His birth took place over 2000 years ago. While the exact date is not known, the fact of His birth is well established in the hearts of His children. It … Continue reading UNTO YOU IS BORN A SAVIOR
IT PLEASED THE LORD TO BRUISE HIM
Isa 53:10-12 “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, … Continue reading IT PLEASED THE LORD TO BRUISE HIM
HE IS RISEN!
It was early, not quite daybreak. Mary Magdalene and other of the Lord’s disciples had spent another restless night. Their grief was still too fresh to give them any peace. This man Jesus, whom they loved, trusted, and looked to for their salvation, was dead now three days. His body would soon be far enough … Continue reading HE IS RISEN!
GOD WITH US
Mat 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” It is a story that has been told countless times throughout history. Yet, it is just as powerful and majestic to the believer today as it … Continue reading GOD WITH US
BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TRUSTS IN THE LORD
Psa 84:12 “O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” As has been pointed out in other writings, there is significance to the word LORD being in all capital letters. This reflects the name Jehovah. It tells us that we are addressing the Self Existent and Eternal God of glory. We … Continue reading BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TRUSTS IN THE LORD
AND ENOCH WALKED WITH GOD
Gen 5:21-24 “And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” The scriptures do … Continue reading AND ENOCH WALKED WITH GOD
WHAT ARE WE MARRIED TO?
Ezr 10:2-3 “And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God … Continue reading WHAT ARE WE MARRIED TO?