SCRIPTURE: Psalm 145 “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.” (Psalm 145:13) God has always been in charge of the Universe, and always will be. When Adam and Eve were made rulers in creation, God did not lose control Himself. When Adam and Eve surrendered control to Satan, God did not…
Through suffering into glory!
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4-5 “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:10) The message of grace in this graceless world is indeed good news. But accepting this good news does not…
To this you were called
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1-3 “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:9) We have not only been saved BY grace, we have been saved FOR grace. To be gracious, to share the blessing of…
Religion of peace?
SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:27-36 “This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place.” (Acts 21:28) For many Christians around the world, their faith in Jesus is seen as a threat. In some Muslim countries Christians are accused of blasphemy – just for their beliefs. Like Rimsha Misah, a young down syndrome…
For the sake of the gospel!
SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:17-26 “Then everyone will know… that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.” (Acts 21:24) To understand why Paul submits to the Law of Moses, we have to hear what he says elsewhere: “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as…
The Lord’s will be done!
SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:1-16 “When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, ‘The Lord’s will be done.’” (Acts 21:14) Paul feels Spirit-led to go to Jerusalem, even though he will suffer. Everyone urges him not to go, even Luke and Silas (Acts 21:12). This only makes it harder for Paul, his heart breaks with their tearful…
Reading the Bible with Jesus: Psalm 91
You can find more about my weekly Bible readings HERE. This week I am focusing on Psalm 91 (Monday, August 10 – Sunday August 16)
From my hands to His!
SCRIPTURE: Acts 20:25-38 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace…” (Acts 20:32) As a parent, I want so bad to protect my children. I know that after they leave home, they will face challenges and struggles. There are savage wolves out there, as well as a “roaring lion looking for someone…
Blessed are the peacemakers
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 144 “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” (Psalm 144:1) I do not live in the violent world that David lived in. War, crime, violence… people were always attacking each other. Does God really prepare us for battle? Not in the cruel, violent, unjust sense,…
Be very very careful!
SCRIPTURE: Jude 1 “Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” (Jude 1:22-23) We are in the world, but we should not be of the world, or like the world. We are not called to hide but…