We first must realize that GOD is holy, righteous, and just. There is no evil in Him, neither can He do evil. He is our creator. He has made all that is, and by Him all things consist (Colossians 1:17). He holds all things together. If He did not do so the Universe would fly …
Tag: Righteousness
Glory, Wisdom, and Might
There is much pride and arrogance in our world today. So much so that many in their pride exalt themselves over others, and especially over God Himself. We can often live as though we know what is best for our lives; better than God knows. We hear it in questions: "Why does God allow that …
The Maker and God Makers
It has been said by men, that people make god in their own image. To a certain extent that is true. If we form our view of god according to what we perceive as god, or use the view that every one else holds of god then that statement is true, and we will be …
The Valley of Vision
For the Valley of Vision “In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it.” Isaiah 22:25 (KJV) From chapter 13 of …
The Blessed People
"Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of Thy countenance. In Thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For Thou art the glory of their strength: and in Thy favour our horn shall be exalted. For the LORD is …
Delight in the LORD
"Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; …
I Will Praise the LORD
There are some who may ask, "Why would I, or why should I praise the LORD?" My answer to that is, "Why wouldn't you want to?" I mean we are talking about the creator of the Universe and everything in it. He is righteous. He is holy. He is just; and if you want to …
Marriage with the Nations
What does the Bible say about the child of God marrying the unrepentant sinner in the world? This was a problem which became evident with Ezra as he looked at the many leaders when they returned to Jerusalem. How would or how should the Christian today handle such things? Hear Ezra's heart: "O LORD God …
A Sacrifice
"And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost." 1 Chronicles 21:24 (KJB) Let me share my thoughts on reading 1 Chronicles 20 - 22 this morning; especially verse …
Inside Battles
Reading 2 Samuel 1 - 3 for today... "...The LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness." 2 Samuel 3:39 b (KJB) There are battles withing kingdoms of men. There are battles which occur within each individual man and woman. King Saul had died in the battle with the Philistines by falling …
The Commandments
"These are the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai." Leviticus 27:34 (KJV) The commandments the LORD gave to Israel on Mount Sinai are many. The Ten Commandments given in Exodus 20 are a condensed version of the others given throughout the books of the Law, and Leviticus. …
The Land of Your Birth
I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto Me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred. Genesis 31:13 (KJV) Laban, Jacob's father in law was beginning to get uneasy for Jacob to live with. God had …
Delivered to Brought Low
Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Genesis 19:22 (KJV) Zoar was the city where Lot had asked the angels that he might flee unto. The name of the city means, "Brought low". Lot was in the city of …
…Partakers of the Divine Nature…
“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as His divine power hath given unto …
Set Free
“What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the …
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