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Then He began to teach them, saying. Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. (Matt 5:2-3) This sentence of Christ has, throughout the ages, gripped the essence of … Read more

So Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come; but any time is right for you.” (John 7:6) Within this verse, Jesus points us to God’s will and the importance to keep in step with God’s timing. Within our own work for Him, are we attentive to His timing or is any time … Read more

So when it was evening on that same day, the first day of the week, though the disciples were behind barred doors for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace to you”. (John 20:19) Within this text, we are told of frightened disciples, disciples that should carry out God’s … Read more

And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. (Matt 25:33) Within these verses, Jesus tells us that he will draw his line and cause separation between the sheep and goats. The difference between sheep and goats is shown through their behavior. Where sheep are satisfied to stay … Read more

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like unto whited sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outwardly but are within full of dead men’s bones and of all uncleanness. (Matt 23:27) Hypocrisy is something God hates. The reason, because it does not submit under God’s salvation plan, but rather clings to human pride. … Read more

The voice of him that cries in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (Isaiah 40:3) Within this verse, a cry rang out. There is a task to be given. Preparation needs to be made. Preparation for Him to come in His glory. … Read more

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes, we are healed. (Is 53:5) This verse has throughout the ages brought perspective to many Christians, during times of trials and temptations. Jesus stood trial and bore our punishment. For … Read more

Guard your steps and focus on what you are doing as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the [careless or irelevent] sacrifice of fools; for they are too ignorant to know they are doing evil [Gen 35:1-4; Ex 3:5]. Here we find some words of … Read more

God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble. Ps46:1 How wonderful these words are to those that trust in God. Knowing Him to be their refuge and strength, they do not fear. The feeblest saint can fee into this strong fortress and find rest and peace. … Read more

Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain. (1 Cor 9:24) Sometimes we can get disappointed when our sports hero fails to win a medal. Yet likewise, we are all in our own running event. Within our spiritual journey, one … Read more