Month: June 2022

Temptation isn’t sin:succumbing to it is. Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points...

“Forgive and forget,” they say; but true forgiveness is accomplished through praying for the offender. Matthew 5:44 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; 1...

Weakness is between you and the Lord; everyone else should see the strength of His grace. 2Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the...

Wisdom requires faith;Faith requires hearing;Hearing requires seeking;Seeking requires diligence;Diligence requires devotion. Want wisdom? Start investing time with the One who gives it. James 1:5-7 KJV If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be...

The question is not: “Will God do it? But rather, “Can you wait?” Time is not an issue for God; preparedness is. Hebrews 6:15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise....

Happiness is fleeting; but joy is eternal. JOURNAL NOTES Nehemiah 8:10 KJV Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry;...

Worldly rewards are received by results through action; but spiritual promises, obedience through patience. Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of...

It originates in the Bible and applies both physically and spiritually. The Lord not only sees actions, but checks motives. Psalm139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? Psalm 139:8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I...

“Silence is consent,” they say; but from God’s perspective it is anything but. John 8:47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God....

Knowledge of the truth is inherent; but obedience is learned through suffering. Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:...