Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. The Church at Ephesus had a lot going for them. Jesus saw their works, their patience, and their unwillingness to tolerate evil and He commended them for it. However, Though they took the right stand against evil and though they […]
Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Sometimes it’s difficult to discern how to react when faced with a transgression from another. Our 7th president, Andrew Jackson was called a coward by Charles Dickenson. President Jackson then challenged him to a duel! […]
Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Years ago I was hunting on White Top Mountain in Virginia. Miles and miles away from civilization. All the sudden I spotted a little deer running for its life. When the deer stopped for a moment her […]
1 John 5:9-10 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he […]
2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. The Apostle Paul reveals some very important truths in this verse. We cannot afford as Christians to neglect the inward man. Those who do will soon faint spiritually. Many today would […]
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Our verse informs us that there are few that find the straight and narrow way that leads to life eternal. How can this be? Churches everywhere, internet broadcasts, radio broadcasting, and social […]
Galatians 3:1O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Here is Strongs definition for bewitched…to malign, to fascinate (by false representations):—bewitch.The Judiasers in Galatia were trying to bring the Christians back under the law. The scripture […]
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Some people expect that when an individual says they are a Christian they should live perfect. There are times when the person that is saved commits some sin and they find themselves shocked that […]
Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. One thing is certain in life, there will be times when the way gets very difficult. What should God’s people do when it seems things are too hard to […]
Luke 5:4-5. Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Simon Peter was about to learn a very important lesson in life. Simply […]
Jonah 1:2-3 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and […]
1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. There are many differences between Christianity and the other religions of the world. The main difference is this… Our founder died, but He rose from the dead! Many times when I was in prison ministry […]
Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. Mary Magdalene loved much because she had been forgiven much. This woman had seven devils, but one encounter with the Master changed all that! Listen to the […]
1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. There are many differences between Christianity and the other religions of the world. The main difference is this… Our founder died, but He rose from the dead! Many times when I was in prison ministry […]
1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; Our text reveals several truths that we should take to heart. Paul is instructing Timothy to warn those who are rich […]
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. To have a good garden, there are some requirements. Good soil, good seed, planning, labor, and tools are must haves to have a good garden. We must […]
Philemon 1:18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; The book of Philemon is a touching story of God’s grace. Philemon had a servant named Onesimus. Onesimus stole from his master and fled to Rome where he ended up in a prison cell with the Apostle Paul. Paul […]
Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. When I think of delight I think of the dessert after a meal. The meat, potatoes, and vegetables are necessary, and as such are seen as duty. We don’t eat the dessert because we have to, we […]
Proverbs 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. Have you ever met someone who just seems grumpy and criticizes everything coming and going? A person like that is very unpleasant to be around. They are always complaining and griping about something or even […]
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. To stand in the way of sinners is to company with them, walk where they walk, talk like they talk. The Holy Spirit lives in […]
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. In this world we live in there are many influences, both good and bad.Those who desire the blessings of God upon their life must learn […]
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. We thank the Lord for those men and women who fought for our country in battle!Their bravery and the sacrifice cannot be overstated. Many lost their life on the battlefield defending the very freedoms we enjoy […]
Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. A disciple is defined as a learner, a pupil, which in turn makes a follower of the Lord Jesus. […]
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The child of God is faced with decisions every day. We can make wise decisions if we will incorporate a few things into the decision making […]
John 19:39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. The name Nicodemus means “Conqueror.”Nicodemus was a member of the Sanhedrin, a ruler of the Jews. To be in this position one had to be very […]
1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. In the darkness that was over the land at Calvary, the greatest love the world has ever seen was exemplified. It […]
Mark 15:33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. It is estimated that Jesus hung on the cross for six hours. From 9am to 3pm. In the final three hours there was darkness over the Land. In that darkness hung the creator, who in […]
Mark 15:32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.The mob that was witnessing the crucifixion of our dear Lord wanted to see Him come down from the cross in order to believe. Here’s another text with […]
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: God’s word is declared to be inspired as well as profitable! Here are some of the ways put forth in our text that we can profit by reading and heeding the […]
1 Corinthians 4:12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: The Apostle Paul not only instructed Christian’s to work, he set the example as well. In Acts 18:3 we find that Paul was a tentmaker. It is important for God’s people to set a good example […]
Matthew 27:17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?The scripture teaches us that Barabbas was involved in an insurrection, and that he was a robber, as well as a murderer.Some might say that he was a bad […]
A Time to Speak… Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; In the following two verses we find a perfect illustration of a time to keep silence, and a time to speak. Mark 15:61-62 But he held his peace, and answered […]
Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; Hear these words concerning the Lord Jesus… 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 […]
Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. In days gone by there was a commercial on TV concerning a firm of financial advisors call EF Hutton. Their slogan was “When EF Hutton speaks, people listen.” Great multitudes followed Jesus […]
2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.The word unfeigned in scripture means… undisguised, sincere, without hypocrisy. A mother with this kind of faith is unashamed of her Lord, […]
Deuteronomy 11:27-28 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God… Life is full of choices, some much more important than others. In our text today, Moses is delivering a message […]
1 Peter 1:14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: The importance of obedience in the life of the believer cannot be overstated. We find our Lord’s emphasis on the subject in the life of Saul, the first king of Israel. 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath […]
Acts 8:31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. Please take time to read Acts 8:26-39. This story is absolutely fascinating! Philip is led by the Holy Spirit to go to the desert where he will meet […]
Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.Jesus is speaking to the church at Smyrna, the […]
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. God has given us the victory over death, hell, and the grave, therefore we are to abound in the work of our […]
Colossians 2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Assurance of ones salvation is precious! Our Lord does not want us living in doubt and fear, […]
Proverbs 27:21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Compliments from others can be used in a positive or a negative way in our lives. It’s perfectly fine to compliment someone. Consider… Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; […]
Psalm 34:22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Here’s a good definition of redeemed… To rescue and deliver from the bondage of sin and the penalties of God’s violated law, by obedience and suffering in the place of the sinner. This is […]
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.Pillar in Websters 1828… Supporter: Something that sustains or upholds “Pillars of society” In a world where so […]
Ephesians 6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. When the child of God enters the workplace, we come under the authority of our boss.Everyone knows who their boss is. As Christians we must understand that when we enter the […]
Ephesians 6:7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Very important… get your Bible and read Eph 6:5-9. Our devotion will come from these verses today. It’s Monday! Many will head off to work with the Monday morning blues. For God’s children, it ought not be this way! Let’s […]
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. Jesus told Nicodemus… “Ye must be born again.” Nicodemus was a ruler among a very religious group, the Pharisees. They were so proud of their religion yet they lacked a relationship […]
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. There are three changes we will look at in the life of the born again believer today. The […]
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.Years ago when my wife and I were first married we made our first trip to the grocery store. We went down an isle where there were hundreds of little bottles. My dear […]
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Today I want to concentrate on Godly counsel. It has been said… If you ask enough people the same question, someone will give you the […]
1 Kings 17:24 And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth. God had sent Elijah to this widow woman that she might sustain him. She was down to the bottom of the meal […]
Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Have you ever tried to maneuver in the dark without a light? Have you ever caught the bedpost with your toe in the middle of the night? I have […]