Day 26: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His Grace.” Ephesians 1:7
The Lord’s prayer says, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive the debts of others.” or “Forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” depending on which [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Psalm 119:89-96 (Lamedh)
Mar 26
Forever, O LORD, your word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
you established the earth, and it stands fast.
By your appointment they stand this day,
for all things are your servants.
If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have [...]
“And let us consider how to stir up one other to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day draw near.” Hebrews 10:24
(With thanks to Pastor Jack Bracy for his sharing of the purpose [...]
“For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.” Hebrews 6:10
I know that there are many who do simple works in the name of Jesus that get no recognition on earth. Many who do [...]
One of the biggest problems we have as Christians is saying things that hurt others. Sometimes it is done with malice but most of the time it is just being careless. James 3:2 says: “We all make mistakes.” And that is the biggest problem we have , we do not intend to defame or insult [...]
Day 21: ” Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but whoever blasphemes the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin.” Mark 3:28-29
All the sins of man are forgiven. Even when we get angry at God and [...]
In the Shadow of Your Wings
Mar 12
Be Merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuse; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuse, till the storms of destruction pass by.
My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts – the children of man, whose teeth are [...]
I wrote that the R.E.S.T. in the Lord meant Reason, Experience, Scripture and Tradition. These are the ways we know God. But I thought that perhaps it might also be fitting to add another way that the word REST could be applied to the knowledge of God.
In the acceptance of Christ in our lives we [...]
Day 16: And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another and forgiving each other. whoever has a complaint against anyone; JUST AS THE LORD FORGAVE YOU, so also should you.” Colossians 3:12-13
Having received the forgiveness [...]
Day 11: “For His unfailing love toward those who fear Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our rebellious acts as far away from us as the east is from the west.” Ps. 103:11-12
The whole of Psalm 103 tells of the great mercy and loving kindness [...]