Some thought John the Baptist would be jealous; others thought he would panic because his popularity was fading; some saw him in competition with Jesus. But John was filled with joy to hear of the works of Christ and that people were going to Him, being baptized by His disciples, and were following Him.... Continue Reading →
Recipients of “Grace Upon Grace” John 1.1-18
God’s grace is not His giving to us what we do not deserve, but rather His grace is His giving to us the very opposite of what we do deserve. We are due nothing less than the fullness of His wrath poured out on us in judgment because of the very nature of our... Continue Reading →
In the most violent Storms – we have a Certain Refuge Psalm 57.1-11
Hiding in a cave, pursued by enemies and in danger of his life, David prayed. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57.1). Knowing there was... Continue Reading →
Present Trials Compared to Future Glory Romans 8.12-30
We each have problems; there are struggles we have to endure. We face difficulties and trials that can seem overwhelming; we fight temptations and do battle to resist sin. We suffer at varying levels. Some of our suffering comes from living in a body that is not meant to last, and we live with pain,... Continue Reading →
Trusting our Heavenly Father Isaiah 64.8
In recognizing the Lord’s mercy, Isaiah wrote: But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand (Isaiah 64.8). The following hymn was based on this passage, written by Anne Steele in the 1700’s. In reading these words, may you... Continue Reading →
