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When You Feel Alone – 1 Kings 19
There are seasons in the Christian life when faithfulness can feel lonely.
You try to stand on God’s Word. At times, it can feel like you are the only one who cares about…
All Things New: A Glimpse of Eternity
[Revelation 21:5 NKJV] “Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’…”
The closing chapters of Revelation pull back the curtain on eternity.
“It Is Done!” – The Final Wrath of God
[Revelation 16:17 NKJV] “Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl…”
We’ve heard this phrase before, “It is finished.” But this time, it’s not the victorious cry from Calvary.
Light The Fire
[Luke 24:32 NKJV] “Did not our heart burn…”
The two disciples were sad on their journey to Emmaus. They did not know Jesus rose from the dead although they heard some things from the others about an empty tomb.
It Takes Time
[1Ti 5:22 NKJV] “Do not lay hands on anyone hastily…”
Timothy had a tough job ahead. Paul had instructed Timothy to essentially restructure the Ephesian church leadership and gave detailed instructions as to what church conduct should look like.
Hold Fast
[1Th 5:21 NKJV] “Test all things; hold fast what is good.”
Paul writes to the Thessalonians that they were to evaluate all things especially in the area of prophecy which is the forthtelling or declaring of God’s truth. There is to be an evaluation or even a sifting of that which is communicated to us. We are to judge all things by the scriptures, whether it be the news or someone claiming to speak on God’s behalf,
What does Christmas have to do with sin?
“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.” (1John 4:9 NKJV)
The Bible teaches us that sin is much more that simply breaking rules or commandments whether issued by man or God. Sin relates to our rebelling against God and His principles, but also to the falling short of His righteous standard. The problem is that our sinful nature prevents us from completely obeying God’s principles when we try and it propels us from Him when we are tempted to rebel.
Blessed
Ps. 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
David was in a difficult spot. He had just learned of the intention and determination of Saul to put him to death. He was now a fugitive, an outlaw. Although this was a low point in David’s life, he was still able to praise the Lord and look to him in spite of adversity.
Can You Hear Me Now?
“…Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. (Lam 3:22-23)
I have been a Verizon customer for almost 20 years. That is a long time to be a customer of any business really. Can they hear me now?