2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary, an ambassador, is defined as a minister of the highest rank representing a prince or state in a foreign court. Think of it, […]
1 Timothy 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Did you ever wonder how people can just so non chalantly take someone’s life? Then there are those that rape, steal, sexually abuse children and hardly flinch while doing so. Others practice sodomy and proclaim there is absolutely nothing wrong […]
Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Lot is a good example of a man that once had a good conscience, yet when looking toward, and then living in Sodom, his conscience […]
Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.As believers, it is incumbent upon us to make every effort to keep a clean conscience. Jesus said in John 15… Now ye are clean thru the word […]
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.In the 1828 Webster’s Dictionary, “Conscience” is defined as the internal knowledge or judgment of right and wrong, or the faculty that decides on the lawfulness of our actions. The dictionary describes it as the principle within […]
Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: This is a very important element in the church! We assemble together in God’s house to worship, praise, and hear from our dear Lord. There is another aspect that is often overlooked, that is, our fellowship with other believers! […]
2 Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. Going with the flow is easy! I heard an old preacher say any old dead fish can float downstream with the current! It takes effort to swim upstream! […]
Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. When I was a teenager… many moons ago… my friends and I would occasionally go to the mall. One of us would stand and look up toward […]
Mark 4:20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. These devotions could just as easily be titled… the parable of the soil.It is the soil that makes the difference! Looking now, at […]
Luke 8:11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Notice that in this parable in all four instances, the SEED is the same. The word of God is always the same! It is forever settled in Heaven. The thing that makes the difference in the four examples given by our […]
1 John 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. There’s no greater love than God’s love! Proof… John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. They did not take Jesus’s life. He freely gave it. We love Him because […]
2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezakiah king of Judah. Have you learned that the arm of flesh will fail you? Our Lord never intended for […]
2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Hezekiah had learned a very important lesson. You can trust the Lord even in extenuating circumstances! […]
2 Kings 19:14-15 And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD… the wicked king of the Assyrians threatens Hezakiah and God’s people once again. This time Hezakiah […]
Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. When it came to dealing with the Assyrians, Hezakiah had a lapse in faith, and acted based on WHAT he could see, instead of WHO he could not see. Think of this… […]
2 Kings 18:5-6 He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.What will we leave behind? […]
2 Kings 18:5-6 He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.He trusted in the Lord… […]
Ephesians 6:1-2 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)Here our Lord give instruction to children… obey and honor. I recall the story of a teenage boys conversation… I’m tired of the rules around here, someone always telling me what […]
1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. God’s people should live in such a way as to reflect God’s son. The moon has no light in and of itself but it’s brightness appears […]
1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Deep in the heart of every born again believer there is a living hope. We are living […]
Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. When we observe those around us who are lost, does it move us? Here are some things that may help us to see a lost world the way […]
Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: It doesn’t take long reading the gospels to see the heartbeat of Jesus. When the songwriter said… No one ever cared for me like Jesus… he was absolutely correct! Every child of God should desire to live in such a way as to make a […]
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. This verse depicts several wonderful truths! Truths that should produce strength in the believers life! 1. […]
2 Corinthians 4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. Our Lord set the absolute perfect example for us! He went about doing good. He did always those things that please the Father. He was a friend to sinners. Everywhere He went, He was looking […]
Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Genuine truth and love are never at odds with each other, but rather compliment each other! Jesus told us… if ye love me, keep my commandments. His commandments are not grievous, why? Because […]
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Is it possible to over emphasize the importance of assembling in the Church House? I think not!Can we be in fellowship with God and His […]
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. The Lord tells us in this verse something very important… Church, God’s people assembling together, is not to be forsaken! We assemble to sing praises. […]
Matthew 11:6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.Offended in this verse…to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey.John the Baptist asked… art thou he, or do we look for another? In the prison, he became somewhat unsure of the Lord’s […]
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. When you study the life of Joseph you’ll find there were many challenging circumstances that he faced. The jealousy of his brethren, then being […]
John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. One of the first pieces of evidence of truth in a person’s life is FREEDOM! John the Baptist spoke of the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world! Free from that awful bondage of sin, that […]
2 Corinthians 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: Years ago I was reading the label on an airasol can. It read, CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. It was a […]
2 Corinthians 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: Years ago I was reading the label on an airasol can. It read, CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. It was a […]
2 Corinthians 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: Years ago I was reading the label on an airasol can. It read, CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. It was a […]
Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. This was written by the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Let’s consider Paul’s situation…in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.Thrice was I beaten […]
Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? When I was a child, my dad taught us boys about the power and potential destruction of fire. We lived on an old farm. Dad worked so hard to clean the place […]
Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. Humble as a Lamb, bold as a Lion! There is someone who instantaneously comes to mind… […]
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. America! There’s not another place on earth I’d rather live! Before I was saved, I lived in a free society, but lived in bondage to sin. Our society in many ways […]
Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. And then… Isaiah 31:1 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; […]
Mark 9:24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. Can you imagine having a son who is demon possessed? This had taken place from his childhood.Cast into the fire, into the water, the enemy tried to DESTROY him. But… dad knew who […]
Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: We will come back to the tree depicted in this verse. Let’s consider briefly three trees. First, consider… Genesis 3:17 And unto Adam he […]
2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Sobering thought! This judgment does not apply to the unbelievers but to the believers. Our sins were judged […]
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. There is no greater work on the face of the earth than God’s work! Listen to Jesus… John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: […]
Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Moses asked, who is on the Lord’s side? Think of it, when a person trusts Christ as Lord and Savior, the Lord is on the Christian’s side and the Christian is on the Lord’s side! Now that’s […]
Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. The Pharisees were forever trying to create controversy and trap Jesus. I can only imagine their demeanor as their […]
1 Peter 2:23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Controversy, I hate it, don’t you? In a world cursed by sin, full of people that fall short every day, controversy is almost impossible to avoid. Many families are faced […]
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.I had the blessed privilege to lead my first soul to Christ two days after I was saved. It was my first cousin. One thing I hear from sincere Christians is… I’m so afraid I’ll say the […]
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; We live in a world that is unstable. What is it that we need in order to stand firm […]
Perfecting Weaknesses… 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Paul had a thorn in the flesh… Don’t we all!Something that nags, […]
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. We’re living in a world where anything goes. Living together without being married. Man with man, woman with woman. Sex changes […]
2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Here’s some things to think about as you pursue a relationship… does the person I am interested in know the Lord?Many have proceeded in a relationship, thinking… I’ll win her […]
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Every weight is not a sin, but every sin is a […]
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: There was a time in the life of David that you would not know he was a man after God’s own heart. There was a time in the life of Peter you […]