“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though something strange were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that at the revelation of His glory you may also rejoice and be overjoyed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you … Read More
The Church at Laodicea
THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 I know this is a longer passage, but please take the time to read it through. “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Origin of the creation of God, says this: ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or … Read More
The Church in Philadelphia
THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIARevelation 3:7-13 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: ‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you … Read More
Exiled, Yet Effective
I saw so many things as I studied through Revelation 1:9-10.. The first thing was how John’s circumstances weren’t a deterrent to his willingness to be used by God. He was exiled but effective. That is an encouragement to my heart that I can be effective wherever God places me. John was exiled yet effective. John stated in verse 10, … Read More
God’s Love for Us
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.”~~1 John 4:16~~ When I came across this verse today, the first thing that occurred to me was that because it began with “And so…”, something that ties into this verse must come before it. When I looked back, here’s what I found. Love one another because love … Read More
Thirsty…?
So this morning I read a devotion from a book my sweet friend, Michelle gave me for Christmas. The key verse was Revelation 22:17. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’Whoever is thirsty, let him come;and whoever wishes, let him takethe free gift of the water of life.” ~~Revelation 22:17~~ As I read that verse, … Read More
Stinkin’ Thinkin’
“Be careful how you think;your life is shaped by your thoughts.”~~Proverbs 4:23 GNT~~ “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…”~~Proverbs 4:23 NKJV~~ I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that so much of the time I am guilty of “stinkin’ thinkin’” and that most of the stinkin’ thinkin’ has to do with my own self image … Read More
The Ultimate Guide
“But when He, the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak of His own, but whatever he hears, he will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.” ~~John 16:13~~ As I read this passage this morning, I was drawn to the word “guide”. Jesus was talking to … Read More