There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. Isaiah 11:1-2 Morning … More Trusting the Branch
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 Love, in one form or the other is the subject of most literature and song, and for good reason, it is the thing that makes for life. A loveless life, is no life at … More Love, fervent love
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. (Hebrews 11:27) while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things … More Faith in the unseen
I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.The LORD is your keeper; … More Looking beyond the hills
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his … More The Faithful Watch
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in … More Walking on water
But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being … More Getting right with God
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” (Matthew 8:26-27) God is greatly to be … More Faithfulness
‘”Will He really find faith on the earth?”’, what a salient line for Jesus to speak regarding His return. He is speaking to both the apostles, other believers, and the religious of the day, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and this major challenge is thrown out. Can you imagine being one of the apostles and hearing … More Advent II – Day 15 (Faith?)
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