58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. The Lord uses people who will place their faith, their trust in Him. Jesus was visiting his hometown and his family. He could not, or would not do many miracles there. He did do some, but not as many comparedContinue reading “6June2010 Matt 13:58”
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5June2009 Ex 31:3
3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts— The Lord calls Moses to build the Tabernacle, the place that will serve as the central point of worship for this new nation whom God rescued from Egyptian bondage. But what does Moses knowContinue reading “5June2009 Ex 31:3”
4June2009 1Cor 13:12
12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. When God’s Kingdom is fully realized there will be nothing to separate us from each other and from Him. AllContinue reading “4June2009 1Cor 13:12”
3June2009 1Cor 13:4
5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. If people in relationships could keep no record of wrong they would be much better for it. Love enables us to be able to not hold the past wrongs against people. Love enables us toContinue reading “3June2009 1Cor 13:4”
2June2009 Matt 13:52
52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” There is a curious characteristic about humans that I see very prevalent in Western cultures. WeContinue reading “2June2009 Matt 13:52”
1June2009 Matt 13:45-46
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. For what are you willing to sell everything you own to purchase? What don’t you have that you would give everything toContinue reading “1June2009 Matt 13:45-46”
31May2009 1Cor 12:15
15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body. I have misread this verse so many times. I always read it that the foot was saying to the hand that it didContinue reading “31May2009 1Cor 12:15”
30May2009 Matt 13:43
43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Someday, all the evil will be removed from the universe, God’s Kingdom. On that day the brightness of God’s image in us will shine brightly, billions of small candles before the brightness ofContinue reading “30May2009 Matt 13:43”
29May2009 1Cor 11:31
31 But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. Part of our daily life with the Lord is self-examination. We ought to allow the Word to be a mirror for our life and conduct. We are to be comparing our lives to Jesus’ life and making the needed corrections. We are calledContinue reading “29May2009 1Cor 11:31”
28May2009 1Cor 11:26
26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. The gathering and partaking of communion is part of the proclamation of the Gospel. It is about remembering, but also about looking forward. We need to remember His death as we look forward to His return.Continue reading “28May2009 1Cor 11:26”