“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” – Colossians 3:23 Now so you have a job, a very good one at that. And it comes with that excellent dream package out of this world or close and a feeling of accomplishment. To you, it’s a hearty congratulations! […]
HEARTILY IT MUST BE, AS TO THE LORD AND NOT MAN Read More »
“ It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.” – Lamentations 3:22 Not for our righteousness sake; We should know by now that it is no different from a filthy rag before God. Not for our intelligence; Isn’t the best of man’s wisdom foolishness before God? Not for our
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“ I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” – John 15:5 A branch severed from its parent tree withers and dies. Be it rapidly or gradually, it is sure to become malnourished and
INDIVIDUALLY, WE CAN DO NOTHING OUTSIDE OF THIS VINE Read More »
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 Know your covenant rights in Christ Jesus. Folly rides on the ignorance of most humans, believers especially, to deprive us of our natural inheritance, as freely made available from the
THE SPIRIT OF FEAR IS MISSING IN GOD’S PACKAGE FOR US Read More »
“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.” – 1 Peter 3:12 As a shepherd would over his flock, so the Lord diligently watches over those that live for Him. Meditating over popular
FULL COVER FOR THE RIGHTEOUS BEFORE THE LORD Read More »
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7 Peace is one virtue and a topic too much can never be spoken of. It behoves us to learn the place of calmness in discomfort. As humans, we share this nature of expectation with
THE PEACE OF GOD PRESERVES EXCEEDINGLY Read More »
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” – John 14:6 This is what it means to be saved – Coming to the Father through the Son in observance of a long-established covenanted protocol. All humans must pass through this Way.
ONE WHO IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE IS ALL Read More »
“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” – Ephesians 5:2 The ‘Christ way’, despite being divinely inspired is not an exclusive preserve of any denomination, individual or group. It is one freely available for emulation
WHEN WE WALK IN LOVE, THE WORLD GETS BETTER Read More »
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” – Romans 8:6 Live by the Spirit, that you may have lasting peace. Whatever life and peace you may have outside of the tenets of the Creator’s manual will always be fragile. Compared to eternity, ephemeral best describes that
LIFE AND PEACE TO THE SPIRITUAL, DEATH TO THE CARNAL Read More »
“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” – 1 Peter 5:9 Ever heard of a straying sheep in the devil’s pen? How about a trotting chicken in his poultry? Now consider as well a lingering game in satan’s wildlife park. Until
SAME AFFLICTIONS COMMON TO ALL BUT FOR FAITH Read More »