Ordained by God before birth, John was the forerunner of Jesus Christ; he was the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy as the one who would be calling out in the wilderness for people to repent of sin and return to the Lord (Isaiah 40.3); he was baptizing in the Jordan River those who were making... Continue Reading →
Joshua 7.16-26
We can fall into sin’s temptation and say, “It’s not a big deal,” “no one will ever know,” or “I don’t think it’s so wrong.” We can justify sin with comments like, “it only involves me,” “I deserve it,” “no one will get hurt,” or “others have done it.” We think our sinful action will... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 2.1-10
Lost, guilty, condemned, and without hope is the glaring reality of all people. Recognizing the great contrast and chasm of separation between us, miserable sinners, and Holy God, perfectly perfect in His very nature, we are completely incapable of doing anything to be released from our well-deserved sentence. We cannot buy our freedom, work... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 31.20-32.8
Facing battle with the king of Assyria and his mighty army, the people of Judah trusted the Lord; King Hezekiah did not retreat in fear or tremble in anxiety because of what was before them. Hezekiah gathered the people together, made preparations for battle, and encouraged them in the power of the Lord. “Be... Continue Reading →
Romans 1.8-25
We are ashamed of what we do not want to admit, of what we want to hide, of what we know is wrong, and of what has been poorly done. We should be ashamed of sin and when sin is exposed; ashamed of some thoughts revealed, of some attitudes expressed, and often of words... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 