"It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted." Proverbs 31:4-5 (KJV) The mind of a king, a leader of a nation ought to always have a clear …
Month: October 2016
Saints Be Joyful
"Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; to execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; …
…Speak the Praise of the LORD
"The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them. The LORD preserveth all them that love Him: but all the wicked will He destroy. My …
The Poor; Rich Man
"Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich." Proverbs 28:6 (NKJV) The economically poor individual who has godly integrity, and is upright in his/her ways is far better off than the individual who has the wealth of the world, yet is without God. I …
Sense and Non-Sense
"A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished." Proverbs 27:12 (KJV) The wise, the sensible individual; one who is wise in the LORD, will recognize evil, and turn from it; even hide themselves from it, when possible expose it, or run from it if necessary. The …
Heritage of the LORD
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the …
For Leaders and Kings
"Take away the dross from silver, and it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness." Proverbs 25:4-5 (NKJV) Too many times Presidents and kings appoint wicked men and/or women to places of power, and it is to their own …
Revive Me in Your Way
"Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way." Psalm 119:36-37 (NKJV) As I read Psalms 116-120 this morning, and came to Psalm 119 I noticed several verses saying "Revive me" or something to do with reviving. The KJV …
House Church
"Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house." Colossians 4:15 (KJV) The early Church met in the homes of the people. Nympha was the owner of this home where Christians were meeting on the Lord's Day, and such other times that they met to learn the …
Aristarchus, Mark and Company
"Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me." …
Time Redemption
"Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." Colossians 4:5-6 (KJV) After spending time in diligent,earnest prayer the walk of every Christian should be in wisdom. The wisdom which is of …
…With Him…
"When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory." Colossians 3:4 (KJV) Jesus Christ is with us now. He lives with us in the person of the Holy Spirit possessing us, keeping us, empowering us, comforting, convicting, and correcting us. One day Christ will appear in glory …
God’s Protection for His People
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. …
The Fullness of Christ
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." Colossians 2:8-9 (KJV) The apostle addressing some issues in Colossae, and Laodicea reminds them, and it is a …
Sinners and Saints
"To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Colossians 1:1-2 (KJV) The letter from the apostle Paul, written to the Church of Colosse begins very similar as his other letters (Romans, Corinthian letters, Galations, Ephesians, Philippians, …
Shiloah Baptist Church 