Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God…
Category: Passage Reflection
Lavished Upon Us
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight Ephesians 1:7–8 (ESV) The supply of the grace of God is inexhaustible! “Grace, grace, God’s grace! Grace that is greater than all my sins.” When…
The Opposite Of Wisdom
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good. Psalm 53:1 (ESV) Since the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is the source from which that fear begins. The Bible tells me that…
Always Best To Start At The Beginning
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) The difference between being afraid and being fearful is the first step in wisdom. The fear of the LORD happens when we see His great kindness towards us. When I witness the grace…
Making The Best Use Of The Time
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,…
Which Is Easier?
On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. And behold, some men were bringing ron a bed a man who was…
Matthew 7:1-5
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you…
Psalm 34:2
My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. I am first drawn to the word soul because it is what is doing the boasting. The deepest part of my being is where my soul resides. From it comes the essence of life itself. It is eternal and without…
Psalm 34: 1
1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. I find this verse very interesting. The verse gives us an understanding of what we are to do, how we are to do it, and when we are to do it. It is very simple. What: Bless the…