- 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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Tag Archives: illumination
Deal Bountifully, Open My Eyes, Hold My Hand
I think I’ve really believed it for some time now. But as I hover over it afresh this morning, I believe it more now than I’ve ever believed it. Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged illumination, living word, sojourners, the Word of God, word of God speak
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A Heart to Understand, Eyes to See, and Ears to Hear
You think it would have been easy for them to get it. After all, they had walked out Egypt, walked through the Red Sea, and made it through the desert. They had seen the plagues, been overshadowed by the cloud … Continue reading
Posted in Deuteronomy
Tagged ears to hear, God's provision, illumination, incline my heart, open the eyes of my heart
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Illumination not Confirmation
It’s not what he taught that choked them, but all who had listened. The synagogue leaders didn’t object to Paul’s teaching after that first Sabbath when he proclaimed Jesus as the Savior promised through the line of David. They didn’t … Continue reading
Heartburn
They didn’t see that coming. Lots to talk through and try to process as they headed down the road to Emmaus. They had gone to Jerusalem for an annual feast and were returning home having witnessed an unjust execution. They … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged bible reading, divine encounter, illumination, open the eyes of my heart, word of God speak
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At Work in You
The gospel found severe opposition at Thessalonica. After Paul proclaimed the good news there and presented the evidence that Jesus was the Christ, though persuading some of the Jews and a “great many of the devout Greeks”, the Jewish religious … Continue reading
Incline My Heart
Hovering over my reading in Psalm 119 this morning, verses 33 thru 40. A number of asks here by the songwriter as he continues his ode to the word of God. Teach me . . . give me understanding . … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged Christ in me, illumination, incline my heart, the Word of God, word of God speak
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In Plain Language
Jesus laid a lot on the disciples that last night after supper. “Let not your hearts be troubled,” He said to them (Jn. 14:1), knowing that over the next several hours troubling turns of events would pile one upon another … Continue reading
In His Confidence
Something I read in Proverbs this morning has me thinking about the multifaceted nature of the believer’s relationship with the God of heaven and earth. Multifaceted. I so like that word. Many sided. As in a cut gem. Each face … Continue reading
Posted in Proverbs
Tagged illumination, intimacy with God, kingdom secrets, sitting at the feet of Jesus, the secrets of God
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A Heart & Soul Level
To own a bible is a gift you can give yourself. But to have your bible own you, well, that’s a supernatural blessing that comes only through the goodness and grace of God. Overwhelmed a bit this morning as I … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged illumination, living water, living word, renewal, the Word of God, transformation
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A Good Ask
Wasn’t really a genie-in-the-bottle-granting-any-three-wishes thing, but you gotta admit, it was kind of close. At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” (1Kings 3:5 ESV) Ask, says … Continue reading
Posted in 1Kings, Ephesians
Tagged discernment, illumination, knowing God, open the eyes of my heart, our hope, our inheritance, resurrection power, wisdom
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