Though there is nothing I can do to ever merit my salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9), I must bear in mind the Scriptural truth that faith and works are naturally coupled together. (i.e. James 2:14-26) I am to place my trust in God while also remaining willing to obey Him. That willingness to obey ought to be compelled by the … [Read more...] about TRUST AND OBEY!
Joy
GOOD MORNING AND GOOD NIGHT!
One of the psalmists wrote. . . “(1) It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; (2) to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by … [Read more...] about GOOD MORNING AND GOOD NIGHT!
TWO HANDLES!
Some things come with handles designed for easier carrying. Sometimes a single handle is sufficient. However, some things come with two handles enabling one to hold on with both hands. Do we at times feel that way about life; that to make it through we must hold on with both hands? However, what or who we hold to will make … [Read more...] about TWO HANDLES!
PRAYER WARRIORS! (Part 3 of 3)
“Prayer warriors” are those who engage in prayer for others and the things going on in their life. Even without knowing all the details, prayer can be made on behalf of others as we are lifting them up to the One Who is well aware of all the details and the help that might be needed. Despite not knowing the full details … [Read more...] about PRAYER WARRIORS! (Part 3 of 3)
KINGDOM AND LIFE ESSENCE!
According to Paul, hope relates to that which is yet to come, not what one already has. (note Romans 8:24-25) Can we understand how that is so? However, our hope in Christ is based on the foundation of truth declared from Scripture (Romans 15:4) as even noted from Isaiah relative to the Messiah prophesied to come in the … [Read more...] about KINGDOM AND LIFE ESSENCE!