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
Category: Truth
Secure Future
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 Two verses, four truths. If you accepted Jesus as your Saviour, you have been forgiven, redeemed, delivered and transferred. There is no longer any fear… Continue reading Secure Future
The Only Rock
After the birth of her first son, Samuel, Hannah took him back to the temple, gave him over to God and prayed, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.” The Lord himself echoed this declaration through the prophet Isaiah saying, “Fear not,… Continue reading The Only Rock
Divine Peace
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 The Lord spoke to His disciples at length on their last evening together before He was taken to be crucified. He had so much… Continue reading Divine Peace
Just Stay
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. John 15:6 This verse follows on in the ‘I Am the True Vine’ message (verses 1-17) spoken by the Lord Jesus. In the ESV version, the word abide is used 11 times. When something is repeated, we know it’s important,… Continue reading Just Stay
Can You See Him?
But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Matthew 13:16 The crowds had packed themselves onto the shoreline while Jesus spoke to them from a boat and told them the parable of the Sower and the Seed. Afterward, the disciples inquired as to why he spoke in parables and… Continue reading Can You See Him?
What’s in a Word?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 There is Power in the Word – God spoke the Word and brought forth the glorious wonders of all creation. For God said, “Let there be…” and it was so. All things were made through him, and without him… Continue reading What’s in a Word?
Help From Heaven
Meditate on Truth Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14 The God of the universe and designer of life did not have to come down and dwell among his creation, and yet he did. The King… Continue reading Help From Heaven
Unfading Glory
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 This is a verse that ignites the soul. It reminds us of the incredible privilege that… Continue reading Unfading Glory
Are You Satisfied?
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matt 5:6 Have you ever filled in a Customer Satisfaction survey? The company will have a list of topics and an area of service within each one and they ask you to choose whether you were – highly satisfied ~ satisfied… Continue reading Are You Satisfied?