If A Man Does Not Abide In Me “If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers, and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and are burned.” John 15:6 Jesus is clear: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and […]
As The Father Has Loved Me
As The Father Has Loved Me “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.” John 15:9 We have the love, the joy, of Jesus in complete fullness. He loves us as our Father loves us. May we in turn love one another as he loves us. May we […]
In Case They Speak Against You As Wrongdoers
May They Glorify God In The Day Of Visitation “Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” 1 Peter 2:12 The world will always speak harshly against followers of Christ as perpetuators of […]
The LORD Looks Down From Heaven
The LORD Looks Down From Heaven “The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the sons of men.” Psalms 33:13 God sees us. “From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.” Psalms 33:14 We are not hidden from our maker. He is omnipresent. He considers us and […]
Let All The Inhabitants Of The World Stand In Awe Of Him
Let All The Inhabitants Of The World Stand In Awe Of Him “Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.” Psalms 33:8 Our mighty God spoke the fullness of the earth’s goodness into form. “For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it […]
For The Word Of The LORD Is Upright
For The Word Of The LORD Is Upright “For the word of the LORD is upright; and his work is done in faithfulness.” Psalms 33:4 What a gift we have in the promises of God’s word. His strength, his righteousness, his holy truth – his goodness is freely offered for all to receive. Rejoice in […]
Fathers, Do Not Provoke Your Children To Anger
Fathers, Do Not Provoke Your Children To Anger “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the LORD.” Ephesians 6:4 May our obedience be to God, not man, as we are the servants of Christ, doing the will of God. Just as we honor our […]
Prove Me, O LORD, And Try Me
Prove Me, O LORD, And Try Me “Prove me, O LORD, and try me; try my heart and my mind.” Psalms 26:2 Father, your lovingkindness is before us; we walk in your truth. Our trust is in you. You are the way of truth. Examine us, O LORD! Prove us! Our hearts are yours – […]
To You, O LORD, I Lift Up My Soul
“To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.” Psalms 25:1 Wherever you find yourself today, God is present. He is faith in our unbelief. He is wisdom and understanding in our confusion. He is strength in our weakness. He is comfort in our sorrow. He is light in our joy. Rest in his mercy […]
The LORD Of Hosts Is With Us
The LORD Of Hosts Is With Us The LORD of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalms 46:7 God is our very strength and refuge; he is our immovable help in a world undone. God is in our midst. Glory, Lord. May we ever remember to call upon his holy […]