2 SAMUEL 12:13-23 – David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die. Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the Lord, the child who is born to you shall die.” Then Nathan went to his house. And the Lord afflicted the…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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Proverbs 1:2-7 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth —
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
MARK 1:35 – And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. THEME OF THE DAY. WE NEED PRAYER. It was said of Martin Luther that he felt he had so much to do in a day that he must arise early and spend the first…
1 PETER 5:6-7 – Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. THEME OF THE DAY. NO FISHING ALLOWED. Today’s scripture is hard but doable; difficult, but encouraging; and it is one of those portions of scripture that goes a…
PHILIPPIANS 3:17 – Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. THEME OF THE DAY. KEEP CHRIST-CENTERED COMPANY. In today’s scripture, the Apostle Paul instructs the Philippian believers to do two things. First, he tells them to imitate him – “Brothers, join in imitating me.” Seems rather bold, doesn’t…
PHILIPPIANS 1:27 – Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. THEME OF THE DAY. THE 24/7 CHRISTIAN. Here is…
JOHN 14:1-3 – “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself,…