Archive for May 2022
The way of the heart
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xbyn7-1230e2b There is a way that seems right to man but only leads to death. Many will live their lives making decisions based on emotions and the whims of their hearts. They do not accept that our hearts are inherently wicked to the point of deceiving even ourselves. Let us live with more wisdom, following…
Read MoreS138P2 – To suffer gladly: a heavenly plan
Mt. 16:21-23 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you,…
Read MoreS138P1 – To suffer gladly: glorious fruit
1 Pet. 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. He was born during a time…
Read MoreS137P11 – Pslams of promise: lasting freedom starting now
Psa. 146:7b-9 The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The years…
Read MoreS137P10 – Psalms of promise: He knows you
Psa. 139:13-16 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths…
Read MoreS137P9 – Psalms of promise: He brings us rest
Psa. 127:1-2 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.…
Read MoreS137P8 – Psalms of promise: the Lord is aware
Psa. 121:1-4 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. It had been…
Read MoreS137P7 – Psalms of promise: we have the Lord forever
Psa. 100:1-5 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,…
Read MoreHorses and chariots will get us only so far
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wp2ya-1228201 Where do you place your trust? Whether life is going well or has become an utter nightmare, where do you find your security? If we think for a moment that we are sustained by any of our worldly possessions or achievements, we should think again. Those have never paved the way to everything life.
Read MoreS137P6 – Psalms of promise: the Lord will be worshipped
Psa. 86:8-10 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. The world certainly did its…
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