Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” A lot of people set goals for themselves at the start of the new year. Many quit after two weeks, but some are able to continue striving to reach their new goals. Have you been able… Read More »
James:4:14-15 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.” New Year’s Day is almost here.… Read More »
Psalm 103:8-11 “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great… Read More »
Luke 2:7b “because there was no room for them in the inn.” After Mary and Joseph had traveled for several days to Bethlehem, they finally reached their destination. No doubt, Mary was especially tired from the trip, since it was almost time for her to deliver her special Baby. They went into the inn to… Read More »
Jeremiah 6:16 “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.” God invited the people of Israel to consider their ways. They had… Read More »
Hebrews 6:10 “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” It can be easy to get focused on the hardships we experience at times because we are Christians. Because those occasions can… Read More »
Galatians 5:7 “Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?” It is interesting to me that there are many people in this category – they ran well (serving Christ) for a while, but no more. They once knew the truth of salvation and other doctrines and practiced them.… Read More »
II Timothy 2:20,21 “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use,… Read More »
II Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” One thing that believers do not need to worry about is does the Lord know who His children are. He knows them… Read More »
II Thessalonians 1:11,12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to… Read More »