Understanding the Scriptures

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 The thought of thinking on good and lovely things goes along with looking for your blessings or counting your blessingsRemembering the good things God […]

God’s covering is like an umbrella Psalm 91He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. v 1He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. v 4 For the law of the Spirit

Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.Revelation 2:4-5 God’s position in our lives is to be firstHe

The most clear example that comes to mind is the parable of the 10 virgins Matthew 25:1-13The 5 wise virgins who kept their lamps filled with oil and the 5 foolish who ran out of oil The foolish virgins could not see well enough to meet the Lord when He called for themThey could not