- 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: trials
The Path and The Promise
It’s not something he was prepared to talk about (Dan. 7:28). After all, the tables had been turned. He who had, over a lifetime, gained a reputation as a dream-teller was now the one confounded by a dream. He who … Continue reading
There!
Seven days. For seven days and seven nights Job’s friends sat with him on the ground, “and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great” (Job 2:13). Suffering. Silence. For seven days. … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged entering His rest, keep on keepin' on, rest, suffering, trials, turn your eyes upon Jesus
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The True Grace of God
Wrapped up 1Peter this morning. What a great letter! A letter for all those who are suffering. Maybe not in the same way these first century saints suffered for their faith, but applicable, I think, for anyone who is under … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged all sufficient grace, Christ's suffering, God's grace, grace, sinner saved by grace, suffering, sustaining grace, trials
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Armed with Smart Thinking
Back in the day, I’d always laugh when a co-worker would remind me that “paranoia is just smart thinking when everybody’s against you.” This morning, I’m reminded of another kind of smart thinking as I read in 1Peter. Since therefore … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged glory revealed, keep on keepin' on, loving His appearing, rejoicing, suffering, trials, trials and temptations
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Tested, Genuine Faith
Honestly, it takes faith to buy what Peter’s selling about faith, this morning. I have to believe what Peter says about belief. I have to trust that what he says about trust is true. That it’s more precious than gold. … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, faith, rejoicing, suffering, the crucible of faith, trials, trusting
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The Bottom Line in a Crisis of Faith
This morning I was reminded in 1Corinthians 13 that “now we see in a mirror dimly” and only “know in part.” If that’s true of us who have the inspired Word and the indwelling Spirit, how much more was that … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged faith, God's promises, Promises of God, suffering, The promises of God, trials
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Maintaining Our Equilibrium
His enemies pounded on him like a relentless battering ram. The songwriter felt like a leaning wall. With unceasing determination, their only goal was to “thrust him down from his high position”–and so, they hammered at him, again and again. … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged a fortress, God's faithfulness, refuge, suffering, the rock, trials, trust in God, trusting God
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Sometimes You Just Gotta Talk It Through
Whatever the songwriter’s experience, it’s crushing him. Physically, emotionally, spiritually–David’s getting hammered. So much so that everything in him wants to grumble, complain, perhaps make excuses, maybe even get into the blame game with heaven. So, aware of this propensity … Continue reading
Promises and Circumstance
I read Psalm 89 and am again reminded of how much I want a story to have a happy ending. If Ethan the Ezrahite’s song had stopped at verse 37, that would have worked for me. If the pivotal phrase, … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged God's faithfulness, God's promises, steadfast love, suffering, trials
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Continual Praise
Evils had encompassed the songwriter. His iniquities had overtaken him. Strength to “suck it up” and “gut it out” had dried up as his heart failed him. And his enemies, those who delighted in his hurt, laid in wait like … Continue reading
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Tagged continual praise, keep on keepin' on, praise, trials, trust in God, trusting God
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