Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace

Soft and Pliable Clay In The Potter’s Hand

ISAIAH 64:8 – But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. . “   THEME OF THE DAY:  SOFT AND PLIABLE CLAY IN THE POTTER’S HAND.  The imagery in today’s picture reveals a special relationship we have with our God. To get a further grasp…

Submission to God’s Sovereignty

1 SAMUEL 3:10-18 – And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. On that day I will fulfill against Eli all…

The Triad Blessing

2 JOHN 1-3 – The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son,…

Yes, God Will Make Us

PSALM 119:49 – Remember Your Word to Your servant, in which You have made me hope.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  YES, GOD WILL MAKE US.  God will do it.  He must do it.  We need Him to do it.  It is painful, but a painful act of love.  Why is it painful? Because we don’t like being stretched out of our…

The Right Attitude Toward Suffering

1 PETER 5:10 – And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”     THEME OF THE DAY:  THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD SUFFERING.  We don’t like to suffer for obvious reasons.  For sure, it hurts whether it be physical,…