“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 November 28, 2023 It’s one thing for non-Christians to be astonished by the transformed lives of Christians (1 Pet. 4:4). We could expect that, but for a […]
“With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you.” 1 Peter 4:4 November 27, 2023 They just don’t get It. Get what? The non-Christian thinks that Christian conversion is very strange. The words of Festus, upon hearing the apostle Paul speaking
“For whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.” 1 Peter 3:10 November 24, 2023 The Christian life is a call to undeserved suffering. That is the presenting theme of 1 Peter 3 which is a carry over from what Peter
“And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever.” Revelation 4:9 November 23, 2023 Heaven is a place of thanksgiving. Angels rejoice for every conversion on earth (Lk. 15:7). The great choirs of heaven raise their voices in adoration, praise,
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“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 November 22, 2023 An unthankful Christian is a contradiction. We need to examine ourselves as we look in the mirror of the eternal Word of Truth. Am I thankful as I communicate with others?
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Thessalonians 5:18 November 21, 2023 As we watch a Judeo-Christian influenced civilization gradually collapse, one of the casualties is gratitude that flows Godward. A secular, saturated culture is left holding an empty bag. Thankful to whom? For what?
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For the king of Babylon stands at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination. He shakes the arrows; he consults the teraphim; he looks at the liver.” Ezekiel 21:21 November 20, 2023 It was Yogi Berra who famously said, “When you come to a fork in the
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“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” Romans 7:24 November 17, 2023 Tunnels under a hospital for the purpose of deception and destruction. It’s not a perfect illustration, but it helps in giving us a picture of what the Christian is up against in his personal life. When
“But I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” Romans 7:23 November 16, 2023 It was Pogo, the cartoon character, who famously said, “We have met the enemy and he is us.” There is
“By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.” Hebrews 11:24-25 November 15, 2023 Walking down the hall of faith we come to Moses. How did he make the
