A few insights into God's Word.
This is what the Lord says to Israel: "Seek me and live;" Amos 5:4 Most people want to live. They appear to do everything that they can to keep from dying. People go to the doctor to get medicine and surgery to cure them of sicknesses and injuries in order to prevent death. During the... Continue Reading →
Do not be afraid, Jacob my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel. I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their exile. Jeremiah 46:27 Throughout history there have been times of great death and destruction. Nations fighting nations. People fighting people. Sickness, death being rampant among groups... Continue Reading →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Over the last two weeks I have looked at the fruit of love and joy. Now I will look at peace. Peace is something that most people want. They... Continue Reading →
In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. Judges 21:25 For several hundred years, after the Israelites had taken over the land of Canaan, they had different men who would lead the nation. While a judge would lead the people, they would follow God. As soon as the person died,... Continue Reading →
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Jesus is giving His last minute warnings about what is about to happen to the disciples. He lets them know that He is about... Continue Reading →
