Sheep Among Wolves

Scripture Because of you we are being killed all day long, and accounted as sheep for the slaughter. ~Psalm 44:22, NRSV  Quote As history bears witness, martyrs are not victims, they are victors–more than conquerors. ~Ya’akov Paul quoted Psalm 44:22 in Romans 8 and the quote comes in the middle of the no separation passage……

Jabez

Scripture Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez. She had said, “I was in a lot of pain when he was born.” ~I Chronicles 4:9, NIrV Quote God is the greatest giver in the universe. ~Randy Alcorn A few years back, Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book, THE PRAYER OF…

Succour

Scripture He {Jesus} himself suffered when he was tempted. Now He {Jesus} is able to help others who are being tempted. ~Hebrews 2:18, NIrV Quote Your ministry will be forged from your suffering and this can even include failure. ~Ya’akov There is a lot of pain and suffering in this world. The fields are white…

Destined To Reign

Scripture This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. ~2 Timothy 2:11-13, NKJV Quote Joseph was destined to a…

Why Do The Innocent Suffer?

Scripture “We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Luke 23:41, NLT Quote No cause justifies the death of the innocent. ~Albert Camus Albert Camus was a French philosopher and he said some good things but the quote I used above has an exception. Jesus was innocent and He…