The Test

Scripture So when Jesus looked up and noticed a huge crowd coming toward him, he asked Philip, “Where will we buy bread so that these people can eat? ” He asked this to test him, for He himself knew what he was going to do. ~John 6:6-7, CSB Quote I have a great need for Christ…

Torn Between The Two

Scripture I am torn between the two, I long to depart and be with Christ–which is far better–but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. ~Philippians 1:23, CSB Quote Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. ~William James I cannot lie, I have had…

The Kenosis

Scripture Instead He {Christ} emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, and taking on the likeness of humanity. ~Philippians 2:7, CSB Quote Jesus went from commanding angels to sleeping on straw, from holding stars in His hands to clutching Mary’s finger, from being worshiped to being despised: Why? Because He loves us and love puts the beloved before itself.…

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Scripture Look! I have been standing at the door and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears Me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with Me. ~Revelations 3:20, LNT Quote Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, in Thy gracious hands I am; Make me, Savior, what Thou…

The Balm of Gilead

Scripture The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.  ~Psalm 34:18 Quote In prayer, we act like men. In praise, we act like angels. ~Thomas Watson Gilead was famous for it’s healing oil or balm. The young buds of balsam poplar trees secrete a powerfully aromatic and healing resin…

A Place To Go

Scripture O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.  ~Psalm 31:1, NLT Quote Every human impotence is an opportunity to trust in God’s omnipotence. ~Steven Lawson Psalm 31 is riveting Psalm as David gives vivid details of the anguish and fear…

Justice And Mercy

Scripture My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?  ~Psalm 22:1, NLT Quote The strongest argument for the validity of SCRIPTURE is fulfilled prophecy. ~John MacArthur The greatest proof that the bible is the inspired word of God is fulfilled prophecy. Fulfilled prophecy…

The Antichrist

Scripture  “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.”  Psalms 2:3, NLT Quote The first duty of every soul is not to find its freedom but its master. ~P.T. Forsythe Over the years Psalm 2 has become, if not my favorite Psalm, the one I refer to most and…

The Perfect King

Scripture Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. ~Psalm 72:1-2, NRSV Quote Pharaohs, Caesars, Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, Napoleon, Hitler, Stalin: what do they have in common–They are relics of a fading history. They…

Jesus

Scripture Jesus our priest offered one sacrifice for sins for all time. Then He sat down at the right hand of God. ~Hebrews 10:12, NIrV Quote Whatever your question: Jesus is the ANSWER. ~Ya’akov I don’t profess to know everything but there are some things that I am absolutely sure of: Everything in the bible…