“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come... Continue Reading →
Immerse and Invest In That Which Endures Forever
Being immersed in the word of GOD means to be completely invested in the inspired mind of GOD. The words found in the Bible are GOD Breathed, they are profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and instruction in righteousness, that the man of GOD may be complete and thoroughly furnished unto all good works.... Continue Reading →
Obey and live or ignore and perish?
After being beseeched continually, Pharaoh’s constant refusal to free the people of GOD continued to bring destruction upon the Egyptians. GOD knew what kind of heart Pharaoh was in possession of and used Him to glorify His own name. For generations to come, the work GOD did through Moses and Aaron in these chapters and... Continue Reading →
Accepting Guilt
Regarding the topic of guilt, there is a difference between being guilty and the feelings associated with guilt. There should be a connection between the two, however, this is not always true. The fact of having done wrong or committed a crime is irrefutable guilt, but the feelings of the guilty may differ. The guilty... Continue Reading →
I Know My Shepherd Cares
Submission is hard, when we submit, we are placing ourselves under one in authority. We are surrendering by willingly exposing ourselves before GOD, and acknowledging to Him that we have accepted where we are and that we need Him, not for most things, but we need him for everything. We are surrendering the control that... Continue Reading →
We Are Brethren
I love the statement made by Abram in Genesis 13:8 regarding the strife that existed between his camp and the camp of his nephew Lot. Abram said, “For we are brethren…” Let there be no strife between us. To see that the strife had ceased Abram was willing to make a sacrifice. “Is not the... Continue Reading →
Do not fear failing, failure means you tried, trying means personal growth.
Fear of failure paralyzes us in word and deed. An honest evaluation of our life may reveal a fear of failure is responsible for a failure of growth and success. “I knew I could get the rebound but feared I would fail.” “I wanted to take the shot but feared I would miss.” “I knew... Continue Reading →
What will we do with Him?
Pontius Pilate asked the question, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called the Christ?” Matthew 27:22 Jesus of Nazareth cannot be ignored; everyone must do something with Him. We may reject Him, ridicule Him, accept Him or conjure up our own idea of who He is, nevertheless, we must do something with... Continue Reading →
The Power of Salvation in the Cup
“He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it, for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28 Without the shedding of blood there is no freedom from the bondage of sin. Hebrews 9:22... Continue Reading →
Sin will not let go!
Regarding the liberty available for humanity’s bondage to sin, the act of deliverance is certain. John 3:16. But what is just as certain for the one who makes the declaration, “I have decided to follow Jesus…” is, a battle is on the horizon. Sin will not just allow you to walk away without a fight.... Continue Reading →
