“Surely our griefs He Himself bore,And our sorrows He carried;Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken,Smitten of God, and afflicted.But He was pierced through for our transgressions,He was crushed for our iniquities;The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him,And by His scourging we are healed.All of us like sheep have gone astray,Each of us has turned … Continue reading Pierced for Our Transgressions
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Work as Though Working for God
“Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. For what credit is there if, when you sin … Continue reading Work as Though Working for God
Do Not Fear Intimidation
“Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to … Continue reading Do Not Fear Intimidation
Stronger in The Battle
“Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me;For I am afflicted and needy.Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man;O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.Be gracious to me, O Lord,For to You I cry all day long.Make glad the soul of Your servant,For to You, O Lord, I lift … Continue reading Stronger in The Battle
Not In Sexual Promiscuity
“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let … Continue reading Not In Sexual Promiscuity
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Being Led by the Spirit of God
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading Being Led by the Spirit of God
Empty Voices Singing Empty Praise
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve the Lord with gladness!Come into his presence with singing!Know that the Lord, he is God!It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless … Continue reading Empty Voices Singing Empty Praise
Zeal for Your House
The house of the Lord is the temple of God, which is the body of Christ, which is comprised of those who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of their lives. It is not a building, and it is not a human organization, nor a church denomination, nor is it a … Continue reading Zeal for Your House
When in The Stillness
September 26, 2011 I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery. And yet, God was not pleased with them, because they did not … Continue reading When in The Stillness
Walking Wounded 