Thus Esau despised his birthright (Genesis 25:34). Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of stew. He was hungry. He wanted satisfaction right away. He wanted the here and now. He wanted what he could see. He wanted the physical. He wanted his immediate needs satisfied. He was willing to give up everything. He effectively…
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Flood, Fire, and Passing Through
When we are in Christ, we are clothed in Him. We are covered by Him. We are sheltered by Him. No disaster comes near our tent — no harm shall overcome you (Psalm 91:10). On the day of judgement, we are saved by Him. …by the word of God…the earth was formed out of water…
Lusts of the Flesh
Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest (Ephesians 2:3). Paul’s talking about himself here. He’s talking to Gentiles who never had the Law and worshipped idols and were…
All One Body in Christ
From Ephesians 4: Walk in a manner worthy of the calling (v.1)…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (v. 2-3)…. But to each one of us, grace was given according to the measure of…
God’s Word
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). Your Word. God’s Word. That’s my light. God’s Word lights my path. God’s Word is my lamp. It’s pretty important. God’s Word is vital. I need it. One thing is needful (Luke 10:42). God’s Word…Jesus. Jesus is the Word. In…
God’s Word, My Light
My soul languishes for Your salvation: I wait for Thy word (Psalm 119:81).Forever, Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven (v. 89)…For Thou Thyself has taught me (v. 102)Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path (v. 105). His word is a light to my path. May God shed…
Merry Christmas
The people who walk in darknessWill see a great light;Those who live in a dark land,The light will shine on them.You will multiply the nation,You will increase their joy;They will rejoice in Your presenceAs with the joy of harvest,As people rejoice when they divide the spoils.For You will break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders,The rod of…
Sin, Confrontation, and Truth
In John 8, the religious leaders are again ready to kill Jesus. It wasn’t just that they wanted to kill Jesus because of blasphemy. They wanted to kill Him because He told them the truth — that they were sinning. They also weren’t following the Law. No one wants to be told they’re sinning, or…
Loving Others
I bless Jesus when I love others, see the multitudes and have compassion, give the benefit of the doubt, don’t judge, don’t be jealous of others’ friendships, etc. When He was crucified, He was not given the benefit of the doubt, He was judged, He was envied by the leaders because the people had liked…
Walk In Truth
Jesus turned the other cheek. In the face of accusation, He turned the other cheek. He gave one straight answer: “It is as you say. (Matthew 27:11).” Then, He was silent. He did not defend Himself. What more was there to say? Their accusations were actually true. Jesus was, and is, King. Jesus confirmed that.…