For Ye Are Our Glory And Joy “For ye are our glory and joy.” 1 Thessalonians 2:20 What is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? The living water: Christ Jesus. Jesus, we await with joy for your coming. Until that glory, we move in faith to do the work of our Father. You […]
Jesus Answered, Verily, Verily, I Say Unto Thee
Jesus Answered, Verily, Verily, I Say Unto Thee “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” John 3:5 What is born of the flesh is flesh; what is born of the Spirit is spirit. We are born again through the […]
Fear Ye Not, Neither Be Afraid
Fear Ye Not, Neither Be Afraid “Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.” Isaiah 44:8 Fear not and do not be afraid. God declares it. God Almighty, the beginning and […]
We Glory In Tribulations Also
We Glory In Tribulations Also “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;” Romans 5:3 We have peace with God, through our Lord Christ Jesus; we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. The love and care of God blunts adversity, as we trust he is working […]
But I Have Trusted In Thy Mercy
But I Have Trusted In Thy Mercy “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.” Psalms 13:5 Trouble comes. Hardship endures. Sorrow pursues. Yet, God is bountiful in his mercy and lifts our souls in gladness. Do not stagger in unbelief, but be strong in faith. Declare his glory! […]
The Lord So Cometh As A Thief In The Night
The Lord So Cometh As A Thief In The Night “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The day of the Lord is coming, yet we are children of the light, children of the day and not the darkness, so evil […]
Prove All Things; Hold Fast That Which Is Good
Prove All Things; Hold Fast That Which Is Good “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Father, we give you thanks in all things, as we know this is your will for us in Christ Jesus. Guide us in discerning that which is good, so that we may abstain from […]
I Am The True Vine
I Am The True Vine “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.” John 15:1 Our Father tends his people as a master gardener tends his vines. Every withered branch that does not bear fruit is removed, so that the whole may be fruitful. We are nourished carefully and with great thought […]
If Ye Abide In Me, And My Words Abide In You
If Ye Abide In Me, And My Words Abide In You “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7 When we remain with Christ, when we seek his truth, his holy words, we are aligned with his […]
O Magnify The LORD With Me
O Magnify The LORD With Me “O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.” Psalms 34:3 One of the absolute joys of our kinship with God, is our collective voices uniting as one in magnifying our Lord, exalting his name together! May our trust and delight of the Father, Son, […]