Jesus has a name. It is written, “King of Kings…” Revelation 19:16 When I was in seminary, my favorite professor entered our classroom and sat in his chair. He began teaching, “The best government is not democracy.” “What?” I thought, “Heresy from my favorite professor!” He continued, “The best government is one in which we
You do not receive because you don’t ask. James 4:2 (OGV) The word “prayer” is mentioned in the New Testament about 80 times; the word “ask,” referring to prayer, about 70 times. The New Testament uses the word “ask” to describe prayer more than any other word. James says that the reason your prayers are
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The priest of your house – that would be you! You are living stones being built as a spiritual house where you serve as a holy priest offering spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God. 2 Peter 2:5 OGV Yes, you, a priest of your own house. If you don’t offer sacrifices of prayer and
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Fine print doesn’t exist in the New Testament. There are a few explanations for unanswered prayer – not making peace (Matthew 5:23-24), asking with wrong motives (James 4:3), and marriage turmoil (1 Peter 3:7). But scripture does not spend a lot of ink on parchment describing why our prayers won’t be answered. Instead, we have
I’m good at waiting patiently. Everyone who knows me always comments on how at ease I am. I bet you are patient too!? Daniel, the great saint from lion’s den fame, writes about his dreams and visions in the Book of Daniel. His last vision amazes me: Those who have insight will shine like the
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Psalm 20:1-2: In your day of danger may the Lord answer and deliver you. May the name of the God of Jacob set you safely on high! May supernatural help be sent from his sanctuary. (TPT – not Toilet Paper Translation – The Passion Translation) I’ve been interceding for supernatural help to defeat the Coronavirus.
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Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they named him Immanuel, which translated means, “God with us!” Matthew 1:23 We are going to discuss theology in this Interruption. I will not be offended if you stop reading and wait until a more exciting topic tomorrow. On the other hand, if
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Jesus taught: Watch at all times, praying that you will have strength to escape all these things that will take place. Luke 21:36 There is a watchman that sits alongside a small lake that I pass frequently. Riding along the bike trail, I have seen him for years sitting with binoculars watching the lake. On
Bitterness destroys wisdom. James writes: If you have bitter jealousy or selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. James 3:14 I’ve noticed that trouble follows some people. No matter what they do, the situation never improves. I recognize that we can experience trials of Job that are
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There will be signs with the sun and moon and stars. Luke 21:25 The heavens are speaking about God’s glory, and this expanse reveals His story. Psalm 19:1 Are there messages to be understood by observing the stars? My thought, if you understand the Creator of the universe, why not? God can play with stars
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