You say you love the Lord but are you patient with him, or do you want things in your time, trying to make things fit or trying to seek the end to what you want instead of waiting on Him? Are you kind to Him? Or do you obey begrudgingly, do you complain about your circumstances or the portion you’ve been given. Not realizing [...]
At that moment, his power of speech returned, and his first words were a b'rakhah to God. Luke 1:64 (CJB) What follows this text is a magnificent prophecy spoken by Zechariah after his mouth was opened and he received the Holy Spirit. “Praised be Adonai, the God of Isra’el, because he has visited and made a ransom to liberate his people by raising up [...]
"–that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine."Romans 1:12 God doesn’t mince words, does He? - right out the gate with a pretty bold “get your crap together” statement. Here is the "wake up!” = God’s wrath against mankind. "For what can be known about God is plain to them because God has shown it to [...]
“Also, if you are addressing as Father the one who judges impartially according to each person’s actions, you should live out your temporary stay on earth in fear” 1 Peter 1:17 My scripture reflection yesterday was on this verse. My immediate response was sober reverence. The day before was “become holy in your entire way of life since the Tanakh says “You are [...]
