Do we love the Word of God, or do we prefer the words of men; do we seek full obedience to the commands of God, or do we follow the words of men more intently; do we spend time seeking to please people, or does pleasing God have greater priority in our daily living; do... Continue Reading →
Position and Purpose in Christ
1 Peter 2.1-12 Having encouraged believers to stand firm in the face of opposition, to choose righteousness when faced with temptation to sin, to desire maturity as a child of God, and to remember the gracious work of the Lord in salvation, Peter reminds them of their position and purpose in Christ. But you... Continue Reading →
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
Paul prayed for the believers in Ephesus – and may we personalize this to also be our prayer of thankfulness this morning: I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit... Continue Reading →
Good Friday is indeed Good!
John 19.1-42 Good Friday. What is so good about “Good Friday?” What is so good about a traitor leading a group of soldiers to arrest a good man, a rigged trial, a wrongful judgment, a crucifixion. What is “good” about this day? Good Friday is good because: The prophesies of Scripture were fulfilled. Consider Psalm... Continue Reading →
The works of the flesh or the Fruit of the Spirit…
Galatians 5.1-26 Believers cannot satisfy the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit at the same time; he cannot be under control of both simultaneously. These are contrary to each other, diametrically opposing each other, and totally incompatible with each other. The constant practice of the works of the flesh with... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 