“On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, “Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water”’” (Jn. 7:37-38 ESV). Many within the church of today have … Continue reading Living Water
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Listen! Listen!
Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness (See: 1 Pet. 2:24). He died that we might no longer live for ourselves, but for him who gave his life up for us (See: 2 Co. 5:15). And, he died that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us … Continue reading Listen! Listen!
He Disciplines for Our Good
Are you struggling against sin?Does a battle rage within?Have you forgotten ‘bout God?He helps us with His discipline. Be not weary when reproved.Discipline of God is love.We have need, need to endure.God is treating us as His. If not disciplined, we’re not His.God does for us what is good –We may share His holiness,Bear the … Continue reading He Disciplines for Our Good
Leap for Joy
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor,for yours is the kingdom of God.Blessed are you who hunger now,for you will be satisfied.Blessed are you who weep now,for you will laugh.Blessed are you when people hate you,when they exclude you and insult youand reject your name as evil,because of the Son … Continue reading Leap for Joy
Laodicea
Have you ever tasted water that is lukewarm? I have, and I wanted to spit it out of my mouth. It tastes good hot, and it tastes good cold, but not lukewarm. Well, that is how God feels about his church who is living in spiritual adultery against him. They aren’t opposed to him, but … Continue reading Laodicea
Old Cross, New Cross
The old cross is the crossOn which our Savior died.He took our sins upon himself,And he was crucified. He died upon that crossTo put our sins to death,That we might die with him to sinAnd live to righteousness. The new cross, not the same.On sin it puts no blame.It satisfies the flesh of man.He does … Continue reading Old Cross, New Cross
Just Are You
“And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and … Continue reading Just Are You
Jesus, Rescue Me
Are you presently struggling with sin? What I mean is, not are you are being tempted, but are you giving in to the flesh thinking that sin or Satan has power over you and that you don't have the ability to say "NO!" to sin? In the book of Romans, chapter 7, Paul described for … Continue reading Jesus, Rescue Me
Jesus, My Savior
"So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. … Continue reading Jesus, My Savior
Jesus, Lead Me
I have known the Lord Jesus Christ since I was a young child. I was convicted of my sin, and I wept in repentance as I called out to my Lord in prayer, accepting him as my Lord and Savior, believing in him to cleanse me of my sins and to make me a new … Continue reading Jesus, Lead Me
Walking Wounded 