Do we identify with this word christian? This word christian came about because those of that time recognized those who followed Christ’s teaching. Christian= Christ follower. Do others recognize Christ’s teaching in us? In our words and actions? 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought...
Self?
Are we really Christ followers? Do we justify our actions by the worlds standards? Do we bear fruit for God’s kingdom when it isn’t the popular opinion? 1 John 2:3-6 Now by this we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does...
My Yoke!
Those who are not believers often think that we who are believers have no life. Love does no harm to a neighbor therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. This is Jesus teaching. Do others see this in us? When I was shown my own behavior by the...
Preconceived?
In 2 Kings we find the story of Naaman the leper. A young girl from Israel taken captive tells her mistress about the prophet in Israel that can heal him. The king sends Naaman with a letter to the king in Samaria and when Elisha hears of it tells...
God’s People
Numbers 11:23 And the Lord said to Moses, “Has the Lord’s hand been shortened? Now you shall see whether what I say will happen to you or not.” Isaiah 59:1 Behold the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ears heavy, that it cannot hear....
Love!
I was awakened last night thinking about God’s love. My thoughts were about who God is: Job 42:2 I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. Job 41:11 Who has preceded Me, that I should pay him? Everything under...
Blessing or Curse?
Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! As parents we may understand this. As...
Science
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. God asked Solomon what he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom to govern God’s great people the Jews. Since Solomon asked wisdom,...
What If?
1 Timothy 2:1-3 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and...
God’s Word?
Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this...