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, […]
I Give Thanks To My God Always For You
I Give Thanks To My God Always For You “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you binJesus Christ;” 1 Corinthians 1:4 Let our prayer be for one another that we are rich in God’s knowledge, so wherever we go, wherever we find ourselves, […]
Every Word Of God Proves True
Every Word Of God Proves True “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 What a comfort we have in the belief that if God spoke it, it is pure and true. The hardness of life is made bearable and our faith expands as […]
So Faith Apart From Works Is Dead
So Faith Apart From Works Is Dead “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead.” James 2:26 Without Jesus, without the Holy Spirit within, we are dead to eternal life, we are patrons of this world, belonging to the one whose kingdom is this world. Once […]
And Whenever You Stand Praying, Forgive
And Whenever You Stand Praying, Forgive “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any one; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25 Christ is clear: we must forgive to be forgiven. Who among us desires forgiveness for our failings? Who among us […]
Love Your Enemies. Do Good To Those Who Hate You
Love Your Enemies. Do Good To Those Who Hate You “But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” Luke 6:27 The hardest of the hard is to love those who hate us, to love those who seek to harm us. While our instinct it to lash […]
No One Can Receive Anything Except What Is Given Him From Heaven
No One Can Receive Anything Except What Is Given Him From Heaven John answered, “No one can receive anything except what is given him from heaven.” John 3:27 All power belongs to God. Lord, may we ever decrease, as you increase within us. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that […]
And We Have Beheld His Glory
And We Have Beheld His Glory “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; and we have beheld his glory, glory as the only-begotten Son from the Father.” John 1:14 God’s word tells us that the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. […]