“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalms 46:10 KJV). In the estimation of the rabbis it was the sum of religion to be always in a bustle of activity. They depended upon some outward performance to show their superiorContinue reading “The Danger of Success”
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Real Rest and Retirement
“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.“And they departed into a desert place by ship privately” (Mark 6:31, 32 KJV). On returning from their missionary tour, “the apostlesContinue reading “Real Rest and Retirement”
Strait talk
Optimal health spiritually and physically: Transformed by the renewing of our mind. Be changed in your mind that your thoughts become your talk, and your talk becomes what you do—how you live, your daily life choices: Behold God in His word, and become changed—let Him transform you by the renewing of your mind. For straitContinue reading “Strait talk”
Dealing with Jealous Hatred
“Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?“And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly” (Matthew 27:13, 14). The servants of Christ are not to act out the dictates of the natural heart. They need to have close communion with God, lest,Continue reading “Dealing with Jealous Hatred”
The Work: Loving the Longing
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:7, 8 KJV). The apostles were members of the family of Jesus, and they had accompanied Him as He traveled on foot through Galilee.Continue reading “The Work: Loving the Longing”
Help for the Haughty
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,” (Luke 6:27 KJV). Returning from Gergesa to the western shore, Jesus found a multitude gathered to receive Him, and they greeted Him with joy. He remained by the seaside for a time, teaching and healing, and then repairedContinue reading “Help for the Haughty”
Facing Apparent Failure
“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place” (2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w6pUgOhLcYA