“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 NKJV TWENTY TWENTY FOUR It has been hard to contemplate all that is happening in our world, while at the same … Continue reading TWENTY TWENTY FOUR
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Eagles wings
“He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not … Continue reading Eagles wings
Sowing to the Spirit
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for … Continue reading Sowing to the Spirit
Pity on the poor
“He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, And He will pay back what he has given.” Proverbs 19:17 NKJV Pity on the poor It has been said that the Christmas season is one dedicated to giving. In these days of wretched excess, the emphasis has become oriented toward materialism; where people … Continue reading Pity on the poor
Fifteen hundred and nine days
“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”” Matthew 1:21 NKJV Fifteen hundred and nine days Writing can be a very taxing endeavor at times, for it is dependent on the fresh flowing of ideas and an ongoing availability of … Continue reading Fifteen hundred and nine days
Prince of peace
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NKJV Prince of peace In this season, it is common for people to bandy about terms such … Continue reading Prince of peace
Immanuel
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 NKJV Immanuel There is something about Christmas that fills my heart with wonder. It is not the superficial nature of today’s celebrations, awash in debauchery, dissolution, and debt; but … Continue reading Immanuel
Unwashed mouths
“When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.”” Matthew 15:10-11 NKJV “So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not yet understand that whatever enters … Continue reading Unwashed mouths
Keeping the commandments of men
“Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? For God … Continue reading Keeping the commandments of men
According to their deeds
“Do not take me away with the wicked And with the workers of iniquity, Who speak peace to their neighbors, But evil is in their hearts. Give them according to their deeds, And according to the wickedness of their endeavors; Give them according to the work of their hands; Render to them what they deserve. … Continue reading According to their deeds