A Lesson from James
So my study this morning included James 1:4, but where God took me from there….well, let’s just say I love following rabbit trails with my Abba! “Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” ~~James 1:4~~ I learned yesterday that perseverance is the characteristic of the person who is unswerved (not changing … Read More
Transformation
“But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.”~~2 Corinthians 3:18~~ Oh the word “transformed”! My mind is going faster than my chubby little fingers can type. Haha In this verse, the phrase “are being transformed” <metamorphoo> … Read More
Rehearsing the Goodness of God
I have been working through the YouVersion devotional plan by Tony Evans called “30 days to pray through God’s names” and this verse was the key verse for the day. “For such is God,Our God forever and ever;He will lead us until death.”~~Psalm 48:10~~ The Spirit directed me to read the entire paragraph that the key verse was a part … Read More
Wrestling in Prayer
So I was finishing my study of Colossians this morning and just wow – God had a lot to say. The Spirit urged me to not just skim over the “final greetings” part where Paul mentioned some particular people. So this morning I dissected Colossians 4:12. “Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is … Read More
2 Chronicles 13:11
While reading in 2 Chronicles this morning, this verse really struck me. As I tried to read on, the Spirit kept drawing me back to it. So I sat in the verse and just listened. The first thing that came to mind was that it was the priests that did the actions here. Not being a priest, I wondered why … Read More
1 Timothy 6:11-16 (Part Two)
PAUL’S CHARGES TO TIMOTHY FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH Fight <agonizomai> is in the imperative mood (it is a command, not a suggestion) and it means to struggle. This word is used both literally (describing to compete for a prize) and figuratively, (describing to content with an adversary; or to contend, struggle with difficulties and dangers). PAUSE TO PONDER. … Read More
1 Timothy 6:11-16 (Part One)
“But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I direct you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified … Read More
The Voice of the Lord
“The voice of the LORD is on the waters; The God of glory thunders, The LORD is over many waters.” ~~Psalm 29:3~~ As I pondered this verse this morning, the first thing that impacted me is how, when thunder claps and lightning cracks so loudly during a storm, the sound makes you jump. Without thought, your body just reacts. God … Read More
God of my Praise
“God of my praise, Do not be silent!” ~~Psalm 109:1~~ I know this is a very short verse, but God used it to teach me alot. The phrase “(God) of my praise” drew me in. As I looked up the definition of praise <tᵊhillâ> it was broken down into three words. PRAISE means to worship, to honor and show reverence … Read More