David sinned. He chose to number the people of Isael and Judah. Though warned this was a sinful choice, he followed through with his command. His decision demonstrated a heart of pride and reliance upon himself, and not God. Having been given great victories of the past through the Lord’s power, he now wanted... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 1.18-2.9
The message of the cross on which Jesus died is like no other message. It is unique and powerful; it is a mystery, yet clearly discernible. “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians... 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 →
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 