Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3 The only way for us to learn and understand the depth of steadfast love and faithfulness, is by following the ways of God and the example of the Lord Jesus. We love… Continue reading He Loved First
Month: March 2023
Care Instructions
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep”. John 21:17 Jesus… Continue reading Care Instructions
Putting It Into Practice
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 The Philippians had heard and received the word of God, they had learned the truth of the gospel and had seen it outworked in Paul’s own life. Paul now… Continue reading Putting It Into Practice
Jammed Packed Joy
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 The Lord wants only good things for those that love Him and follow Him. In John 15 we learn from Jesus that we are clean because of His word (v3), we bear fruit because of Him… Continue reading Jammed Packed Joy
The Power of Love
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 It is a lot easier to show love when you have been given love. Unfortunately, not everyone has had this experience in their life. There are babies that… Continue reading The Power of Love
Never Forget
Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? Mark 8:18 The disciples were in the boat with Jesus when they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. Actually, they had one loaf between them. Now, let me ask you, if… Continue reading Never Forget
Shake the Dust
And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Matthew 10:14 I’m sure you have heard someone say, ‘just shake it off’, meaning, whatever another person has said which has upset or annoyed you, don’t let it get… Continue reading Shake the Dust
Peace, Love and Understanding
And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 It came to Paul’s attention that some members of the church were not walking in a manner worthy of their calling. They were getting involved in situations that were none… Continue reading Peace, Love and Understanding
Draw Near to God
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 Drawing near to God is such a privilege, the Alpha and Omega, the one in whom all things hold together. The one who loved… Continue reading Draw Near to God
Bold Determination
They came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Mark 2:3 This is such a wonderful story of an amazing act of kindness. We don’t know whether the man himself asked to be taken to Jesus or whether family or friends told him about this new teacher that had come to Capernaum. Either… Continue reading Bold Determination