- 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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Those Who Belong to Christ
I know it’s not supposed to be about me. But this morning it ends up being about me. Maybe that makes sense considering I’m reading about the gospel preached by Paul. The good news that: . . .Christ died for … Continue reading
Posted in 1Corinthians
Tagged I am His and He is mine, not my own, our resurrection, union with Christ
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The God to Whom I Belong
Reading about Paul’s Mediterranean cruise this morning in Acts 27. I think he should ask for his money back. Poor sailing conditions. Bad decision making. A “tempestuous wind, called the northeaster.” All leading to being so “storm-tossed” that they “jettison … Continue reading
Posted in Acts
Tagged bought with a price, I am His and He is mine, not my own, set apart
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Give and Take
I’ve never done a study on it, but I often think there’s gotta be a link intended between the tribe of Levi and the bride of Christ. That the Levites of the Old Testament foreshadow something of what is to … Continue reading
Posted in Numbers
Tagged a holy priesthood, consecration, holy priesthood, living sacrifice, not my own, set apart, wholly devoted
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When Did He Become the Lord?
That the two words “popped” wasn’t just my imagination this morning. That such a very common phrase jumped off the page demanded some attention, some follow up. Exactly why, I’m not sure. But chew on the words I must. Chew … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged bought with a price, Christ's lordship, not my own, the Lord is my shepherd
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Freed for Slavery
When you know who you are, it goes a long way to being who you should be. What identifies you will drive you. If you view yourself as impoverished, you’ll live like a poor person–either languishing because of a perceived … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged freedom, freedom from sin, not my own, servants of God, slaves of God
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His Possession with A Promise
If you think about it, if Paul’s identity had been found in Paul’s occupation or position of influence, Paul’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth should have been taking a major hit. Maybe the transition from being a Hebrew among Hebrews … Continue reading
Posted in Acts
Tagged bought with a price, bought with the blood, God's faithfulness, identity, not my own, Promises of God
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