Many times we people – all who were made by God in His image and likeness want what we want, and we want it now. Nothing has changed since the Garden of Eden and the fall of Adam and Eve; at least in the matter of our wants. When it comes to leadership of kings, … Continue reading When We Get What We Want
The Work in Salvation
“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your … Continue reading The Work in Salvation
The Compassion of the LORD Never Fails
Jeremiah has been lamenting the tragedies of the conquering hordes of Babylon, the captivity of Judah, the fall of Jerusalem - including the temple and the wall of the City; the famine of the people which led to unspeakable acts in order for some to eat. Yet, in the midst of his grief, and sorrow … Continue reading The Compassion of the LORD Never Fails
Promise or Purpose
I guess this is a thing that I have got onto as I have read and studied Jeremiah's prophecy. That there are too many people who profess Christianity who are only open to hearing the "good" promises of God. Does anyone want to hear the words of "Promise" which purpose to judge the wicked; to … Continue reading Promise or Purpose
There Is
You are a Christian; have you ever felt like God does not speak to you? I think I may know why; and if you are willing to hear continue reading this post. I think for some it may be enlightening; and for others old news. I want us first to consider this passage from the … Continue reading There Is
Better Think About It
“Am I a God near at hand,” says the LORD, “And not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?” says the LORD; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD." Jeremiah 23:23-24 (NKJV) When these verses are read, we might ask the question; … Continue reading Better Think About It
…The Days are Coming…
There are some in Christian circles, and Christian thought who tell us that we need to always look at the positive side of things. I must admit, that it is good to always look at the positive and not to overlook the negative. I realize that some negative thoughts are nothing more than jibberish, and … Continue reading …The Days are Coming…
Prayer Today – Lead Me… In YOUR Righteousness
"But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy: and in Your fear will I worship toward Your holy temple. Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward … Continue reading Prayer Today – Lead Me… In YOUR Righteousness
Prayer Today 071217
"And the heavens shall praise Thy wonders, O LORD: Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and … Continue reading Prayer Today 071217
Prayer Today 070517
"Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes … Continue reading Prayer Today 070517
Prayer Today 062817
"The LORD hear you in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend you; send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion; remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice; Selah. Grant you according to your own heart, and fulfill all your counsel. We will rejoice … Continue reading Prayer Today 062817
Prayer Today 062117
"Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up Your hand: forget not the humble. Why does the wicked contemn God? He has said in his heart, You will not require it. You have seen it; for You behold mischief and spite, to requite it with Your hand: the poor commits himself unto You; You are the … Continue reading Prayer Today 062117
Prayer Today 061517
"Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto You will I pray. My voice shall You hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto You, and will look up. For You are … Continue reading Prayer Today 061517
Prayer Today 061417
"Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: You have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. But know that … Continue reading Prayer Today 061417
The LORD Stands Up to Plead…
"The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! For they have rewarded evil unto themselves. Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the … Continue reading The LORD Stands Up to Plead…
Man… Knows Not His Time…
"I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. For man also knoweth not his … Continue reading Man… Knows Not His Time…
Of the Mouth and the Ear
"Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in … Continue reading Of the Mouth and the Ear
Power; But No Comforter…
"So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the … Continue reading Power; But No Comforter…
Then I Looked on All the Works of My Hands…
"I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards: I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees: I got me servants and maidens, and had servants born … Continue reading Then I Looked on All the Works of My Hands…
Wisdom, Correction and Vision
"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people … Continue reading Wisdom, Correction and Vision
