David wrote: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid” (Psalm 27.1)? The Psalmist speaks of “the LORD” – Jehovah, the great “I AM;” He is eternal, sovereign, existent in Himself alone; He is dependent on... Continue Reading →
Romans 5.1-11
Though guilty sinners, believers in Jesus Christ have been declared righteous; though rightly condemned to an eternity in hell, we have been freed from guilt and given an eternal inheritance in the presence of the Holy God; though rightly deserving to fall under the wrath and judgment of God, we have been made His... Continue Reading →
1 John 2.1-11
John had a distinct purpose in writing his first letter: My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin (1 John 2.1). Throughout this letter he demonstrated that the believer in Jesus Christ should despise sin and seek to walk in righteousness. Sin is awful; sin is... Continue Reading →
Matthew 26.36-56
After eating the Passover Meal, Jesus and His disciples went together to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus went to pray, and to lead the disciples to pray. He knew what was before Him and them; He knew the arrest, the trial, and the crucifixion would soon be a reality; He knew the disciples would... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4.1-13
Many are prone to worry, to fretting about things that cannot be changed, becoming anxious over what may or may not happen. Time is spent thinking about what may never take place and trying to sort out the details of what is not known. In writing to the Philippian church Paul had talked about... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 