Posts with the tag “blessing”

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." - Proverbs 4:7   Wisdom is often regarded as one of the most valuable treasures we can possess. It guides our decisions, shapes our character, and leads us on the path of righteousness. As followers of Christ, we are called to seek wisdom diligently and to constantly strive to grow wiser in our daily liv...  Read More

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” - Galatians 6:7   When you look at the book of Micah, you will quickly find a problem with the people of God that Micah was dealing with. The problem with God’s people was simply that they lived as if there were no consequences to their sin. But this was not just a problem in that day and time.  It is true for ...  Read More

“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord” (Lamentations 3:25-26).Time is one of the greatest mysteries God ever made. He lives outside of it, yet we somehow live our lives in it. We can’t see it, but we rely on it daily. It’s how we make our plans and how we create goals. It’s how we wake up, cook, work, and...  Read More

“These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among mankind and offered as first fruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.” (Rev- elation 14:4-5)Over the last few days, we have talked about the 144,000 Jewish men, Jewish evangelists preaching Jesus during ...  Read More

“These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among mankind and offered as first fruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.” (Reve- lation 14:4-5)Do you want to experience blessing? You probably think that is a trick question — of course you do! Who doesn’t...  Read More

“I called on your name, Lord, from the depths of the pit. You heard my plea: “Do not close your ears to my cry for relief.” You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.’” (Lamentations 3:55-7). We know that tragedy comes to everyone. It’s an inevitable truth that we will all face tragedy in life. It might come in the form of death, sickness, depression, betrayal—there are numerous...  Read More

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight” (Romans 12:14-6).   Have you ever noticed that with certain things, the longer it takes, the better it is? Think about the difference between heating a dinner in the...  Read More