Persecuted for Righteousness Sake
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, or theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:11 Jesus taught in the Beatitudes that you are blessed when persecuted for His sake. He goes on to say that you are blessed when people insult you and make evil accusations against you because of your […]
Ordinary Men
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished, and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 After Jesus had died and resurrected, Peter and John were questioned by the rulers, elders, and teachers of the day in […]
Removing the Scales
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 In Acts 8, Saul set out to destroy the Christians. He was highly educated, came from a prominent family, and described himself as “a Hebrew of Hebrews.” One day, God’s plan for his life intersected his self-prescribed plans. […]
Neglecting Salvation
We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by […]
Sword, Plough, Trumpet
From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, […]
Where My Strength Comes From
My family and I have been sick for the past two weeks. It started with the baby, then passed to me and then to the other kids. Somehow, my husband has stayed disease-free (thank goodness). The baby is now healthy, the other daughter is in the thick of a nasty cough, and somehow I am […]
Jehovah Rohi Cares for Us
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23 David grew up as a shepherd who understood the significant role the shepherd has in the lives of his sheep. He knew that […]
The Secret of Helping Others in Need
The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 When the Son of Man comes, all nations will be gathered before Him and He will separate the “sheep” from the “goats.” The sheep will be […]
God’s Judgment
Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of any man, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it. Deuteronomy 1:17 Deuteronomy 1:17 points out that God is the ultimate Judge. His name Jehovah means Righteous […]
Finding Refuge in Jesus
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-31 Jesus carries […]