In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 Those who believe in Jesus have been redeemed; how incredible is that thought? Our sin has a cost, and it is far beyond what we can afford to pay. Yet, sadly there are… Continue reading Redeemed by Love
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Chosen As His Own
Even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. Ephesians 1:4 Going back to my school-days and the P.E. class, I remember dreading any activity that involved team picking. You stood there hoping that your name would be called out at the… Continue reading Chosen As His Own
Words of Encouragement
The Prophet Malachi Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name. Malachi 3:16 Throughout most of the book of Malachi we see a people questioning God at… Continue reading Words of Encouragement
Unquestionable Love
The Prophet Malachi “I have loved you,” says the Lord. Malachi 1:2 Unlike all the other prophetic books, the oracle of Malachi opens with a declaration of love. It is a love that has run from times past to future times. This is God’s love for his people – an always-has-been, always-will-be love. For me,… Continue reading Unquestionable Love
Humble King, Fierce Warrior
The Prophet Zechariah Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud. O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 The promise of a Saviour was Israel’s future hope, although I… Continue reading Humble King, Fierce Warrior
Consider Your Ways
The Prophet Haggai Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord. Haggai 1:8 The Israelite people had been in exile for 70 years, and during that time the house of God had been burned and… Continue reading Consider Your Ways
Look, Listen and Trust
The Prophet Zephaniah Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord. Zephaniah 2:3 I know that I have been saved by God’s grace and because of that I no longer need… Continue reading Look, Listen and Trust
Faith with Confusion
O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? Habakkuk 1:2 I think we can all relate to Habakkuk in one way or another. Like Jonah, he wore his heart on his sleeve and yet unlike Jonah, he wasn’t angry… Continue reading Faith with Confusion
Look Wait Marvel
But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 Micah understood his own sin as well as the collective sin of the nation he belonged to. He understood God’s anger and his judgement; He was prepared for the… Continue reading Look Wait Marvel
Time and Focus
For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon the high places of the earth. And the mountains will melt under him, and the valleys will split open, like wax before the fire, like waters poured down a steep place. Micah 1:3,4 There is some amazing imagery… Continue reading Time and Focus
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