“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away” (1 Peter 5:3, 4, KJV). Jesus walked alone with Peter, for there was something which He wished to communicate to him only. Before His death,Continue reading “Reserved for You: A Crown of Glory”
Category Archives: Holy Spirit
Christ’s Witnesses
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty” (2 Peter 1:16, KJV). On reaching Jerusalem the two disciples enter at the eastern gate, which is open at night on festal occasions. The houses areContinue reading “Christ’s Witnesses”
No Self-Defense: As a Lamb to the Slaughter
“He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He openeth not His mouth.” Isaiah 53:7. Patiently Jesus listened to the conflicting testimonies. No word did He utter in self-defense. At last HisContinue reading “No Self-Defense: As a Lamb to the Slaughter”
Walking on Water: Night of Terror and Trust
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: whenContinue reading “Walking on Water: Night of Terror and Trust”
Escaping Temptation
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded” (James 4:7, 8 KJV). Often when Satan has failed of exciting distrust, he succeeds in leading us to presumption.Continue reading “Escaping Temptation”
Victory Over Temptation: Living Faith
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before hisContinue reading “Victory Over Temptation: Living Faith”
The Call: The Baptism
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29 KJV). Tidings of the wilderness prophet and his wonderful announcement, spread throughout Galilee. The message reached the peasants in the remotest hill towns, and the fisher folk by theContinue reading “The Call: The Baptism”