Going deeper with Jesus
This writing is about a friend who taught me a lot.
He that loveth father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me. Matthew 10:37-38 Our obedience or refusal to the Lorddemonstrates our […]
Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: Isaiah 30:1 God wants us to seek His counselNot just of the humans who we think know God, humans who may be
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But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Matthew 5:44 Who is your enemy?Someone who hurt you?Someone who doesn’t agree with you?Someone who thinks differently than you do?Who likes someone you don’t
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Do not cast your pearls before swineGive not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. Matthew 7:6 This scripture can be found in The Sermon on the MountArguably the best sermon ever preachedAll encompassingThe map
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Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14 The Israelites didn’t waitThey didn’t understand yet Who God was, His majesty, His Mightiness Even though He had performed amazing miracles in their sightThey thought of God, the God of Heaven and Earth, not sure
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And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28 I never get tired of hearing these wordsI wrote this today because there is so much turmoil in the world and I wanted to focus on Christ’s returnSo good to know
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For all those things hath Mine hand made,and all those things have been, saith the Lord:but to this man will I look,even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit,and trembleth at My word. Isaiah 66:2 Pride vs HumilitySuch a hard thoughtGive all glory to GodSounds goodSounds easySounds like any Christian should be
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Jesus spoke in parables oftenHe still does sometimes Lessons learned of old and newTeaching us wisdom Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 I have this most annoying wood stoveIt looks okay on the outsideThe glass shows a lovely fire inside once it is lit and goingIt is faultyIt
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 I never get tired of hearing this scriptureGod can fix it, whatever the problem, He has a solutionThis scripture has given me hope many timesI must’ve believed it
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:1 To me, Grace means instant forgivenessNot giving it a second thoughtNot taking offenseLetting the offense go immediatelyNot letting things festerNot letting them soil your garmentBeing kind and merciful, forgiving just like Jesus While we can’t be Jesus,We can follow