In Whom We Have Redemption Through His Blood “In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:” Colossians 1:14 God has delivered us from sin, from eternal darkness, through the power and blood of his Son, Christ Jesus. When Jesus took up his cross, our future, God’s kingdom, awaited us. When […]
Many Are Our Afflictions But The Lord Delivers Us From All
Many Are Our Afflictions But The Lord Delivers Us From All “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.” Psalms 34:19 Christians are not exempt from the arrows and wounds of this world, yet we are protected from hopeless despair. We have the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. […]
And He That Sat Upon The Throne Said, Behold, I Make All Things New
And He That Sat Upon The Throne Said, Behold, I Make All Things New “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the […]
Then Shall The Dust Return To The Earth As It Was
Then Shall The Dust Return To The Earth As It Was We are of the dust and will return to dust again (Ecclesiastes 3:20), which is a comforting truth, for our spirit returns home. “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” […]
Take Fast Hold Of Instruction; Let Her Not Go
Take Fast Hold Of Instruction; Let Her Not Go “Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.” Proverbs 4:13 We have free will to choose. We either clasp instruction and turn from evil, from wickedness, or continue in our sin. Receive God and his sayings, his word, and he promises […]
I Have Set Before You Life And Death
I Have Set Before You Life And Death “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:” Deuteronomy 30:19 God’s word is truth; every action has consequence: blessing or curse. He […]
I Am Crucified With Christ: Nevertheless I Live
I Am Crucified With Christ: Nevertheless I Live “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galations 2:20 Our […]
Holy Men Of God Spake As They Were Moved By The Holy Ghost
Holy Men Of God Spake As They Were Moved By The Holy Ghost “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:21 Words not of man, but by the Spirit. The Holy Ghost resides within […]
And Above All Things Have Fervent Charity Among Yourselves
And Above All Things Have Fervent Charity Among Yourselves “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 Our ways are not God’s. When we are hurt, when we seek to repay evil with evil, may we recall God’s holy word. Love one another. […]
I Have Fought The Good Fight, I Have Finished My Course
I Have Fought The Good Fight, I Have Finished My Course “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy 4:7 My beloved grandmother’s constant wisdom for me when I was overwhelmed: Keep the faith. It was always a simple, yet powerful reminder that we must never […]