Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9 “Don’t you know that those who do wrong will have no share in the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who … are greedy … [will not] have a share in the Kingdom of God.” Observation: When I consider the blessings in my life, it is hard not to think [...]
Scripture: Psalm 70:4 “May all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, ‘God is great!’” Observation: Filled with joy and gladness. Not happiness, wealth, health, or so many of life’s other blessings and gifts, but joy and gladness. These other things are transitory – [...]
Scripture: Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Observation: This verse follows half a dozen which describe struggle and hardship – still the author ends with thanks and praise. Application: I am a complainer. It’s something I struggle with. A situation isn’t fair, a [...]
Scripture: Proverbs 24:26 “It is an honor to receive an honest reply.” Observation: This subject continues to crop up. It’s hard for me to think of what it is that I give if it’s not “honest” … am I dishonest? Perhaps a good way to check whether “honest” is good is whether it is edifying [...]
Scripture: 1 Kings 8:29 “May you watch over this Temple both day and night, this place where you have said you would put your name. May you always hear the prayers I make toward this place.” Observation: The celebration, sacrifices, and pomp that went into the dedication of this temple is staggering – fourteen days [...]
Scripture: Matthew 22:29 “Jesus replied ‘Your problem is that you don’t know the scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.’” Observation: This whole chapter illustrates Christ’s awesomeness (there is no other word!) – Something about reading these accounts of His interaction with the religious leaders charges me. The God I follow has more [...]