Understanding the Scriptures

The Kingdom of God is Within You

The Kingdom of Heaven is within you.Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21 The Kingdom of God is within you.That means a lot.It means He and you have become one.It means the significance of the earthwill become pale in comparison to our […]

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Righteousness and Peace Kiss Each Other

Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. Psalm 85:10-11 NIV You can’t have one without the otherAll are attributes of GodIf one were lacking, the others would be off balance, crooked, like a 3-legged table or chair, unable to

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The Riches of His Grace

We cannot fathom the depths of God’s grace.Our understanding is so limited of all the things of God.We know in part.We understand in part. Grace is such an incredible gift.When God shows us His grace, we are truly touched.We are given a glimpse of Jesus’ heart.The sweetness, the choice to extend love plus forgiveness at

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God’s People will be repaid by the Lord

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified. Esther 7:10 Haman set up things so that Mordecai would be hanged.Things turned out differently.Mordecai trusted in the Lord.When we trust in the Lord, He watches over us, He guards us and He repays those who

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We Can’t Choose What Pleases God

To do justice and Judgment is better than sacrifice.Proverbs 21:3 When Cain brought his sacrifice, God was not pleased. God didn’t want herbs and spices. He specifically laid down the requirement. Abel respected God’s wishes. Cain did not. Each time we offer something to the Lord, if He is desiring something else, we are not

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