"And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, 'Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the … Continue reading Persuading Them Concerning Jesus – Acts 28:17-31
Blessing of Thanksgiving
Remember to whom all Thanksgiving and all praise belongs. To the LORD God, the Blessed One, the Just One, the Holy. He is the giver of all good things. Blessed be the name of the LORD from whom all things come. Blessed be all those who call on His name in times of blessing and … Continue reading Blessing of Thanksgiving
No Respecter of Persons – Acts 10:34-44
"Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, 'Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (He is Lord of all:) that word, I say, … Continue reading No Respecter of Persons – Acts 10:34-44
You Have Not Lied Unto Men, But To God – Acts 4:36 – 5:11
"And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, and kept back part … Continue reading You Have Not Lied Unto Men, But To God – Acts 4:36 – 5:11
Weakened by Fear
My reading for this morning was Daniel 10 - Hosea 1. From Daniel 10 I share the following verse... "And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast … Continue reading Weakened by Fear
It is Spoken; It is Done
"And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it." "And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted … Continue reading It is Spoken; It is Done
Envy, and Sinners
Have you ever had envy for the wealthy, or envy for their wealth? Maybe just a small portion of it? I have. The Lord of all grace and mercy has kept me and is getting me, and has gotten me to a place where rather than envy I can appreciate the wealthy, and even pity … Continue reading Envy, and Sinners
Will God Give Us Revival Again?
Psalms 84 and 85 are songs written for the sons of Korah. Now unless you are familiar with their story the Psalms for them will not mean too much to you. You will find their story in Numbers 16. Let me suggest that you go and read that, then the Psalms for the sons of … Continue reading Will God Give Us Revival Again?
The Man is Blessed Who Trusts in the LORD
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. O fear the LORD, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing." Psalm 34:8-10 (KJB) … Continue reading The Man is Blessed Who Trusts in the LORD
Be Courageous and Strong
Reading today from 2 Samuel 7 - 10... Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good. 2 Samuel 10:12 (KJB) "Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the … Continue reading Be Courageous and Strong
Fear and the Enemy
Are you fearful? Does it seem as though the enemy is coming in around you? Do you feel surrounded by your troubles, trials, and fears? Sometimes we all have them, and we deal with them the best way we know how, but often, the last thing we do is seek the Lord. We need to … Continue reading Fear and the Enemy
The Great and Awesome GOD
What happens when we do not fear God? Do we really want an answer? I will answer it. We will fear everything else, and be crippled by that fear even though there is only a perceived notion, or a shadow in the darkness ahead. BOO! This is something the LORD has been revealing to me … Continue reading The Great and Awesome GOD
The LORD Has Spoken this Word
"Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof. And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so … Continue reading The LORD Has Spoken this Word
To Have Strong Confidence…
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:26-27 (KJV)
…The Beginning of Wisdom…
"He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he … Continue reading …The Beginning of Wisdom…
