When do we miss out on God’s comfort? One of the times is when we wallow in the muck and mire of the pigpen of self-pity. Stinky mess! How does anyone climb out of such thinking? Hmmm, my thoughts are depressing…how do I break such a cycle? Drugs? Talking it out with another? What? […]
God the Father’s word says to bless Him. Who is this God? He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Father of mercies. He is the God of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3) What work needs to be done to experience God’s mercies? None, zilch, nada. No work on my […]
God’s word says to “Bless the Lord.” Blessing the Lord is not dependent on our circumstances or about the invading enemy of depression or our unsettled future; we are to bless the Lord. (NASB) Psalm 33:18-21 “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His […]
(NASB) 2 Corinthians 1:2 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” God’s Grace Grace is God’s favor given to all who turn to Him in belief. Believing that He exists! Believing that He alone is God! Grace is God’s favor which cannot be earned, coerced, or manipulated! Grace […]
God’s word is written to us. When we read God’s word – God is speaking. Many times the Lord God of the Holy Bible gives words to encourage, strengthen and to lift our thoughts to Him. God’s love will always have our best in mind. Therefore, words of discipline and rebuke are used to grow […]
The will of God is sovereign – He chooses leaders for His people. And He chose Saul of Tarsus to become Paul the apostle. (NASB) 2 Corinthians 1:1 “PAUL, AN apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God…” Saul’s persecution of Christians Saul was on a mission to annihilate followers of Christ. He put […]
What is the Lord God using to get my attention? What do I now need to do? Pay attention to His words in the Holy Bible. Followers of Christ, we need to “fix our eyes on Jesus” and trust Him to lead us on the paths of life. (NASB) Psalm 25:4 “Make me know Your […]
The writer of Hebrews is expecting to see those to whom he is writing. (NASB) Hebrews 13:23 “Take notice that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.” The writer of this “brief” letter tells the readers that the followers of Christ in Italy say, “Hey,” or […]
The writer to the Hebrews is drawing to a conclusion. (NASB) Hebrews 13:22 “But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.” The writer of Hebrews stated, “… I have written to you briefly.” This “brief” letter began on this devotional website, January 4, 2016; over […]
It is the living God, the God of peace, who works in me “that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ… ” It is imperative, important and essential that I keep my focus on Jesus. It’s all about Jesus! It’s always all about Jesus! God of peace I am in awe […]