Scripture: James 2:12-13 “So whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that set you free. For there will be no mercy for you if you have not been merciful to others. But if you have been merciful, then God’s mercy toward you [...]
Scripture: Isaiah 16:5 “David’s throne will be established by love. From that throne a faithful king will reign, one who always does what is just and right.” Observation: It’s easy to look back at verses like this and wonder what made people think that Christ would come as a powerful political ruler. I’m sure they [...]
Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-12 “Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s [...]
Scripture: Luke 12:34 “Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.” Observation: Initially this made me ask “Where is my treasure.” As I consider the verse more, I guess the questions should be “Where is my heart?” and “Where are my thoughts?” There are dozens of places my thoughts linger … [...]
Scripture: John 13:3 “Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God.” Observation: We just did a mini study on this verse working through Leadership Essentials, a workbook the staff is going through. The focus was about the servant heart of [...]
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” Observation: This verse struck me because the contrast of timidity and discipline. I guess the same goes with love. So Paul’s response to fear would challenge the love shown, or the [...]
Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19 “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, [...]