Knowing This, That The Trying Of Your Faith Worketh Patience “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” James 1:3 We are to count it as joy when we fall into various temptations (James 1:2), because the very trying of our faith, works patience, which in turn serves us to continue in our Father’s […]
Give Me Understanding, And I Shall Keep Thy Law
Give Me Understanding, And I Shall Keep Thy Law “Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.” Psalms 119:34 Our goal is to follow your commandments, O Lord. Bend us to your goodness and mercy; keep our whole heart aligned in your will. Our delight is […]
Remove From Me The Way Of Lying
Remove From Me The Way Of Lying “Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.” Psalms 119:29 We choose the way of your truth, O Lord. Your judgements are ever before us. Grant us your understanding, and not our own, and we will keep your law; we will observe it […]
For Ye Are Our Glory And Joy
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 […]