Recently reading Paul’s letter to Christians at Philippi, I was struck by something he expressed in the first chapter. It is clear in his introduction, the relationship he had with these fellow believers was a close one. Reading verses three through eleven makes that clearly evident. Despite his imprisonment … [Read more...] about DEEP AFFECTION!
Prayer
MUTUAL DESIRE!
In the beginning of his letter to Christians at Rome, Paul expressed his deep desire in writing. . . “(11) For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you -- (12) that is, that we may be mutually … [Read more...] about MUTUAL DESIRE!
A TELLING THING! (Part 2 of 2)
A telling thing in this world is that some only like to hear what they want while others are open to having others tell it like it is. Which are we? What would bring the most benefit. Yesterday we considered the first of these. Let us now consider the … [Read more...] about A TELLING THING! (Part 2 of 2)
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 4 of 5)
We need a heart that draws us out of ourselves; a heart that forgets how we are treated and reaches out anyway! That is the kind of heart we see displayed by Jesus. Despite knowing what was in the heart of humanity (note John 2:24-25), His heart was drawn anyway. Why cannot our heart also be … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 4 of 5)
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 3 of 5)
Yesterday we noted how the heart of Jesus was touched with compassion for those whom He saw as “sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus went on to urge His disciples. . . “(37) Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 3 of 5)
