- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Revelation
Always the Lamb
I think I’ve always had a bit of resistance to leaving baby Jesus in the manger at Christmas. That, for some reason, I’ve needed to remind myself that the idyllic scene I love to imagine through the various nativity displays … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged incarnation, the babe in the manger, the Lamb, the Lamb forever
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Praise God for the Other Book
There’s always been a lot of debate on how the end times play out. Smart people on multiple sides of a debate on what in Scripture is to be taken literally and what should be understood figuratively. Views on where … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged atoning sacrifice, book of life, forgiven, imputed righteousness, judgment, throne of God
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Caught Up, Come Down
Reading in Revelation 12 this morning. A lot going on. Great signs in heaven. An impressive looking woman juxtaposed against a hideous looking dragon. War in heaven. The archangel, Michael, and his angels versus the deceiver of the world, that … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged God came down, King Jesus, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, the babe in the manger, victory
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An Open Door
The time for listening was done. Now it was time for beholding. John had heard the words spoken by the One who walks in the midst of the churches on earth. Now, he would see Him as the One worthy … Continue reading
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Tagged heaven, heaven's glory, more than conquerors, Things above, we shall behold Him
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On Churches and Church Members
They were riding the wave. Part of a winning team. Their stats were all going the right way. Love and faith? Service and patient endurance? All trending upwards. Their “latter works exceeding the first.” As a whole, things were going … Continue reading
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Tagged church purity, faithful service, faithfulness, known of God, unfaithfulness
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Does Jesus Know?
We know it’s not about our works. But reminded this morning that He knows it is! “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of Him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks … Continue reading
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Tagged a worthy walk, God knows, God's omniscience, gospel power, known of God, more than conquerors, overcomers
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On Being John’s Partners
John introduces himself not only as a brother, but as a partner. A companion of common experience. A fellow participant. Surely, as he wrote, he was thinking of those not on the island who were experiencing some of the same … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged endurance, fight the good fight, in Christ, keep on keepin' on, patience, running the race
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You Come Too!
Not gonna lie, there’s something satisfying about finishing up my reading plan each year. And it’s not so much a feeling of self-satisfaction. But it’s the kind of satisfaction you experience after having consumed a great meal at a great … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation, Uncategorized
Tagged anticipation, come to the waters, His second coming, living water
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Behold the Lamb . . . Forever!
I’m reading the second to last chapter in the Bible this morning. The end of the story, the beginning of eternity. And what strikes me is the number of times John, in his prophetic heavenly vision, refers to “the Lamb.” … Continue reading
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Tagged heaven, heaven's glory, heavenly praise, the Lamb, the Lamb forever
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Untamable
I wonder if our familiarity with the Nativity doesn’t have, if not a damaging effect, sometimes a dulling one. That we can look in the manger, see the Baby, and subconsciously think to ourselves, “That’s a manageable God.” We behold … Continue reading
Posted in Job, Revelation
Tagged Almighty God, awesome God, God's power, King of kings, Lord of lords
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