If They Persecuted Me; They Will Persecute You “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.” John 15:20 Those who persecute us do not know the Father and we […]
If The World Hates You
If The World Hates You “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” John 15:18 Jesus has chosen us out of the world, and because we follow where he leads, because we are no longer of this world, we are hated. We have not chosen him; he has chosen […]
He Sent Forth His Word, And Healed Them
He Sent Forth His Word, And Healed Them “He sent forth his word, and healed them, and delivered them from destruction.” Psalms 107:20 O Lord, you deliver us from every storm, every destruction. May our souls be knit to your strength and mercy for all of our days. By your word, by your Son, we […]
So I Ask You Not To Lose Heart
So I Ask You Not To Lose Heart So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, Ephesians 3:13-14 The first followers of Christ, the apostles, suffered greatly, each paying a devastating earthly price for […]
This Is Not Your Own Doing
This Is Not Your Own Doing “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God:” Ephesians 2:8 Only through God’s grace, through faith, are we saved. Do not be deceived, works and goodness cannot save us. Jesus alone is the way, the […]
In Him We Have Redemption Through His Blood
In Him We Have Redemption Through His Blood “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he has lavished upon us.” Ephesians 1:7-8 What a glory we have in the sacrifice of Jesus. Our Lord willingly took the burden of our sins, […]
Let All The Earth Keep Silent Before Him
Let All The Earth Keep Silent Before Him “But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.” Habakkuk 2:20 May we rejoice in the LORD; may we joy in the God of our salvation. He is our strength from age to age and there is nothing to fear. […]
Whoever Does Not Bear His Own Cross
Whoever Does Not Bear His Own Cross “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:27 We must be willing to give everything to Jesus; we must bear our cross and come after him if we are to be followers of the word, seekers of the kingdom. […]
Which Is Able To Save Your Souls
Which Is Able To Save Your Souls “Therefore put away all filthiness and rank growth of wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21 Evil is abundant in this world. Let us walk where God leads, being set apart from the filth and degradation that seeks […]
And You Will Be Hated By All For My Name’s Sake
And You Will Be Hated By All For My Name’s Sake “And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:22 Those who love Christ will be persecuted. Endure, my brothers and sisters. Endure and be saved for the glory of heaven, […]