- 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: perseverance
A Directed Heart
My first inclination is to think that the Thessalonians lived in a time and circumstance totally different than mine. Their first century church was planted amidst some pretty hostile conditions (Acts 17:1-10) and the opposition continued even after Paul was … Continue reading
Posted in 2Thessalonians
Tagged endurance, filled with the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, led by the Spirit, perseverance, the love of God
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The Righteous Judgment of God
Sometimes a verse grabs me because I think I get it. Whether it’s a light going on for the first time, or for a fresh time, I chew on it because I think I’m picking up what’s being laid down … Continue reading
The Ladder and The Promise
Bottom line? Jacob didn’t deserve a ladder. When all was said and done, he should have been done. Extorted his brother’s birthright for some food. Deceived his father when the old man was blind and vulnerable. And, the huckster managed … Continue reading
Posted in Genesis, John
Tagged God's promises, Jesus our high priest, Jesus' finished work, perseverance, Promises of God, The promises of God
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An Optical Conviction
I’m no Greek scholar. Not even close. But I do know how to use a lexicon and look up a number associated with an English word which points to someone else’s expertise on how to understand it in the original … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged endurance, faith, keep on keepin' on, perseverance, turn your eyes upon Jesus
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Standing, Striving, and Suffering
Hovering over the last few verses of Philippians 1 this morning. And as I do, a quote from Benjamin Franklin that I used years and years ago as part of a team building exercise at work comes to mind: “We … Continue reading
Posted in Philippians
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, gospel power, perseverance, suffering
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Remaining Steadfast and Loving Him
Chewing on steadfastness this morning thanks to James. To remain, to persevere, to endure–something to be desired, if even at great cost. That’s why James says we should “count it all joy” when we encounter “trials of various kinds.” . … Continue reading
Posted in James
Tagged endurance, keep on keepin' on, loving God, perseverance, the love of God
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The Substance of Faith
Paul was going crazy not knowing how the new believers at Thessalonica were doing. He had been forced to flee by night after the Jews had stirred up a mob and set the city in an uproar over Paul’s convincing … Continue reading
Beyond All Comparison
Honestly, do the math and it doesn’t seem to add up. Afflicted in every way + Perplexed + Persecuted + Struck down + Bodies so beat up they look more and more like Jesus’ when He died . . . … Continue reading
Posted in 2Corinthians
Tagged jars of clay, keep on keepin' on, perseverance, renewal, weight of glory
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But You Said
You know he had to be thinking, “This was a mistake!” Sure, after 20 years it was time to return to the land of his fathers and get away from crazy uncle Laban– God said so (Gen. 31:3). So Jacob … Continue reading
Posted in Genesis
Tagged doubt, fear, God's promises, perseverance, pilgrimage, Promises of God, word of God speak
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Mucking the Stalls
I know nothing of what it’s like to own an ox, but I have been around someone who owns a horse. And while riding those beasts might be fun and games (ok, and sometimes a lot of work), it’s a … Continue reading
