The Lord’s Return
It is imperative that we remain in constant readiness for it.
It is imperative that we remain in constant readiness for it.
To profess Jesus is Lord is to recognize him as the source and sustainer of all life, and therefore the means of our salvation.
May we remain faithful and cling to Him every day, repenting of our moments of betrayal.
Jesus is a direct challenge to them regarding their fate after death.
We are called to love God above all else in life.
We must practice real faith in Jesus in all circumstances.
We must go beyond our religious routines and realize just who our Lord and Savior is.
Our Father wants personal time with us, where we can commune with Him regarding our needs and plans.
Be aware of the company we keep and what they are saying.
The promises of our Lord to fill the empty space in my life are such a comfort to me.
God’s grace when He rewards and blesses man is according to His will and pleasure.
I follow the river of life that nourishes my soul each day.
Before two men were required to serve in the tabernacle, now our Lord Jesus fulfills both roles in a most holy way.
In Jesus’ redeeming work, we are saved and adopted into God’s family – Jesus calls us brethren!
The Kingship of our Lord is a continuous message in God’s Word, from the Old Testament into the New Testament.
It is permitted that God’s righteousness may be seen in and through us as we resist Satan.
We can trace the plan of redemption from Genesis right through to Revelation.
John was chosen for his time; we could be chosen for today to share the Good News.
The slightest smell, a momentary glimpse, a long forgotten tune, are all capable of involuntarily triggering a data dump of memories.
One of the examples of our Lord is how to be willing to serve, not seeking the place of honor.
He was a faithful servant, a messenger of Almighty God who sent him.
Through the Mind of Christ in us, we can see and understand the love, law, and logic of the Kingdom of God.
The evidence/fruit of our lives is heard in how we talk with others
Christ is our Shepherd who lay down His life to save us – what an amazing Lord He is!
The narratives we give the most attention to inextricably become formative of what we most value and believe.
We may have great plans for the day ahead, but God may have holy business that He needs us to attend to today.
God displays great order in Creation, and in the history of His people.
When we turned to Him in repentance, faith, and confession of His Lordship, we became a branch in the True Vine—vitally and functionally connected to Him.
There is much joy and encouragement we can have as children of God by discussing scriptures and our blessed Savior – He is with us in such times.
It may be the case that you are still awaiting an answer to today’s trial, but you can still praise Him.
If you find yourself asking, “What am I getting out of marriage?” you’re asking the wrong question.
It is too easy to be distracted by our troubles that we gaze at them, rather than on the One who can sweep them away.
Heaven (Paradise) is where we, as children of God, will reside with God.
The beauty of the Kingdom of God is the beauty of the King Himself—the beauty of holiness!
Without any doubt, our Father God did His best work in gardens.
My heart celebrated regardless of my bodily constraints.
When you read or watch the news, just remember, God is being patient so that everyone may come to repentance.
God spoke to His chosen people throughout Old Testament history, but sadly, they didn’t always listen or heed His Word delivered by His prophets.
Jesus sat down at the right hand of His Father – the place of the highest honor that can only be for the Son of God.
Christ seeks both the church and each person – He seeks to welcome into Heaven any who will open the door and listen to Him.
I enjoyed the vision of the trees, birdsong, and insects of this haven – it was also my place of prayer and divine solitude.
Jesus had a reputation for befriending the friendless in society, often the most despised and rejected.
How generous are we with others, family, friends, and strangers that we meet each day?
The gift of language is being abandoned in real-time – most people have lost the ability to have a civilized, thoughtful conversation.
If the love of a child of God for the Divine family is genuine, there must be pain when our Divine family is attacked.
He promises to faithfully provide and protect us in His perfect timing.
I was safe in Christ’s care – worry was worthless!
It is the confession of my Christian faith that God invites us all to live into the love story He is telling.
Only eternity will balance the scales. The Kingdom that is coming will be one that is fair to behold and fair in all things else.
The righteous child of God who delights in the Law (Word) of the LORD continually is prepared to stand for God in the world.
The disciples who were fishermen were worried by the storm; they awakened Christ, pleading for His help.
The house of prayer is part of our heritage.
Let Him introduce you to “on earth as it is in heaven!”
Such people shine forth above all others, standing out as holy examples in a dark world.
I am His, and He lives in me.
His blessings are not temporary, but they are eternal.
Finding the path God designed for you rather than following in the world’s footsteps requires attentiveness and a willingness to set our plan aside
Dragons are a metaphor for our fears—those undetected beasts of the night and those predators lying in wait in tomorrow’s high grasses.
We are all created in God’s image, and that our significance and value are immutably established by this transcendent truth.
It does not matter where we are as long as we are in the presence of God.
Faith is anchored in believing Almighty God as our Father, who can and will provide all our needs in His good timing.
Morning prayer and the reading of God’s Word is the most sound spiritual way to begin the day.
The white space I had once taken for granted soon became a sacred place to grow, reflect, and connect with God.
May we seek the fresh streams of living water found in the Word and in His presence each day.
The truth of why we exist is summed up in a single word.
God’s love and His mercy form a mountain range of protection around those in Covenant with Him.
It was clear every believer involved was moved in their heart, and the Holy Spirit was present in great power.
God is interested in our every need.
The existence of God that allows for the most hopeful narrative – that the universe exists for a reason, and humans are created in His image.
David is seeking deliverance from his enemies, as we do too in our daily walk with God.
God protects His own and lifts them beyond the reach of their persecutors.
We are like Peter, sometimes doing wrong things – we need to seek guidance from God in His Word.
Who doesn’t like to hear that someone has been thinking of and praying for you?
Do we share Jesus’ directions with others in our lives at every opportunity?
The magnitude of the starlit heavens are a witness of their Creator God – He is our God too.
The shameless mercy of God on full display, embodying the true, the good, and the beautiful – ever wooing us unto himself.
The human spirit hungers for holiness—the nearness of God, the purity of His character, the safety of His name.
We listened intently as he led us through the Word of God regarding the Messiah.
We are called by our Father God, in Christ, to also be a sweet fragrance through our sacrificed lives.
His Spirit’s presence and His Word light up His divine direction for each day.
We are called to praise Him perpetually, and not just for a few minutes in the morning or at church on Sunday.
When the times seem particularly crazy and dangerous, it’s just that the mask of a contrived pretense has fallen.
The King of Glory is the answer to all the world’s problems, from the most private to the most public pain.
All true wisdom comes from God through His prophets, Word, and ministers.
The reverent fear of God and following the counsel of Godly wisdom guides us into a life of holiness.
Some folk would “entice” me into some behavior that was not fitting for a young Christian; they spoke flatteringly and/or in a challenging way.
Like the disciples, we are called to join Jesus – to love all those whom Jesus loves . . . in the way that Jesus loves them.
It is our reverence (fear) for God and knowledge of His love for us that brings our heart and mind into obedience to Him.
If we are suitably attired, God will provide wisdom and protection against the works of the enemy.
We can rejoice with the touch of the Master’s hands on our backs to keep us on track and in front of us to slow us down when disaster looms.
Living in the knowledge of Almighty God and His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, is the most reassuring feeling in our soul each day.
God has no limits on His reliability.
When we allow our anger to demean those who bear God’s image, we are on very dangerous ground.
As I see it, the Blackbird’s melody is far more than a territorial claim – it is an evensong of praise to their Creator.
When it is time to speak, we need the boldness of the Holy Spirit, and when it is time to be silent, we need the Holy Spirit’s muzzle.
As unpleasant as these times are, they are also opportunities to share the Light of Christ amidst the present darkness.
As children of God we are taught that our all belongs to Him.
What the sin sick souls need is the great Physician (Matthew 9:12), the Savior who can heal the sinful nature.
God continues to speak in the New Testament era by His Son, our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.
If you truly desire reconciliation, confess your sins to one another, so that forgiveness and redemption can begin their healing work.