May His Love And Peace Be With You Greetings Reader What do you think of when you hear a benediction? Do you listen to it or is it your cue to gather your belongings because it's time to leave? The Bible has some great benedictions that speak peace, joy, love and grace over those who read them. From Ephesians 6, we are going to examine the following benediction. Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. May...
3 days ago • 1 min read
The Name Of The Lord Fills The Earth Greetings Reader Psalm 8:1 says, O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. The word "Majestic" describes something impressive, dignified, and awe-inspiring. When looking out over the Grand Canyon, one might consider it a majestic scene. When expressing how majestic the name of the Lord is, the Psalmist said that it fills the earth. The Bible records many names the Lord gave Himself, allowing us to...
7 days ago • 1 min read
The Wolf And A Lamb In The End Times Greetings Reader Isaiah wrote some things about the end times that, in our minds, are unthinkable. Among them, he said that the wolf and the lamb will live together. The leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a little child will lead them all. In today's world, the wolf, leopard, and lion would view their counterparts as their next meal, not a companion to pal around with. Isaiah described what...
10 days ago • 1 min read
The Anger Of God Greetings Reader Have you ever felt angry with God? Psalm 2 says that nations were angry with Him. However, according to the rest of the verse, the Psalmist stated that it was a waste of their time. Those who feel they can have the upper hand over God will have a rude awakening. God said to them, "Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned." The first thing that came to mind when I read that statement was the Lord saying, "You need to straighten up." Too many people take the...
14 days ago • 1 min read
You Were Made For The Glory Of The Lord Greetings Reader The title of this post might be the best news you hear all day. When God created you, He made you an original, different from everyone else. Yet, despite the diversity among humans, we all have one primary attribute in common. God made us all for His glory. The message we have heard from the prophet Isaiah is, "Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them." The Apostle Peter told us...
17 days ago • 1 min read
How To Avoid Sin And Keep A Clear Conscience Greetings Reader In Romans 14, the Apostle Paul dealt with the issue of sin. He reminded the church to be cautious that their actions don't lead new Christians back into sin. When it comes to sin, the Bible clearly says that we must avoid it at all costs. Therefore, it contains detailed instructions and lists of many things we should avoid. But what do we do about the things the Bible doesn't cover? How do we handle activities of this type? Paul...
21 days ago • 1 min read
God Has A Plan For Your Life To Fulfill Greetings Reader The Apostle Paul said these words in Ephesians 3:6, "And this is the plan of God." The Lord kept His plan of salvation a mystery throughout the Old Testament. Jesus, however, understood it and revealed it to Paul. God then used the apostle to write a large portion of the New Testament to explain the Lord's plan to us. We, too, have been called to dedicate our lives to fulfilling and proclaiming the plan of God. With each passing day, we...
24 days ago • 1 min read
The Day Of The Lord Will Come Without Warning Greetings Reader The Bible refers to the "Day of the Lord" several times. Here are some of its references. · The day of the Lord is coming— the terrible day, Isaiah 13:9 · The terrible day is almost here— the day of the Lord! Ezekiel 30:3 · The day of the Lord is near, the day when destruction comes, Joel 1:15 · The day of the Lord is an awesome, terrible thing. Joel 2:11 · The day of the Lord will be dark and hopeless, Amos 5:20 The New...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Sing Praises To The Lord God Almighty Greetings Reader Psalm 149 starts with a verse that says, "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful." For many of you who receive this email, I don't know much about your Christian upbringing. Some of us will focus on different Biblical doctrines. And that's fine as long as our primary focus for salvation centers on Jesus as the only way to heaven. When it comes to our worship styles, they will also...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read