I am reading in Luke 19:28-44.
Jesus Christ was on his way to Jerusalem. He sent two of his disciples to fetch him a colt. When they had acquired the colt they brought it to Jesus and they threw their coats on the colt and put Jesus on it (see vv. 28-36).
“As soon as He was approaching, near...
“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am supplementing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions in behalf of His body, which is the church. I was made a minister of this church according to the commission from God granted to me for your benefit, so that I might fully...
“Sing to the Lord, bless His name;
Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
Tell of His glory among the nations,
His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.
For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;
He is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are...
“Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if...
“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but...
When life has its ups and downs,
And you’re tempted now to frown,
Look to God, of much renown,
So that, in fears, you’ll not drown.
Listen to His every word,
Listen not to what’s absurd,
Believe in Him, what you’ve heard,
Not the wrong way now do swerve.
Peace in God you want to live,
Your...
“In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline...
“Thus said the Lord to me: ‘Go and stand in the People's Gate, by which the kings of Judah enter and by which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem, and say: “Hear the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who enter by these gates.”’”...
“Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the...
All to You my Jesus, Savior,
I surrender all,
By Your grace, I have found favor,
Giv’n to me Your call.
Walking with You, by faith daily,
Doing what You say,
Share Your gospel with the people,
Do without delay.
All with purpose, Your example,
Sharing what is true,
Hoping those who profess...
“Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone...
“Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in...
“Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous!
Praise befits the upright.
Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
For the word of the Lord is upright,
and all...
Isaiah 58:1-11 ESV
There are many people today professing faith in Jesus Christ who are just going through the motions of religious practice but whose hearts are not surrendered to Jesus Christ. They do “religious” things, hoping to be approved by God, while they are still living wicked and...
Paul and Barnabas were servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, called by God to take the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people, to both Jew and Gentile. And so they traveled from place to place sharing the message that Jesus taught which is that if we are to come after Christ Jesus, we...
Originally written April 17, 2024:
Earlier today the Lord Jesus had me share a little bit of my testimony in the writing, “God Chose the Despised,” and again he is leading me to share a little bit of my testimony here, for I really identify with what Paul said here, and the Lord is leading me...