… they remind us of His enthroned presence And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it. Also from the appearance of His waist and upward I … More Rainbows … more than a sign of promises kept
A Plea for Deliverance and Forgiveness A Psalm of David. To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously … More Let no one who waits on the Lord be ashamed
‘The phrase “violence begets violence” (or “hate begets hate”) means that violent behavior promotes other violent behavior, in return. The phrase has been used since at least the 1830s. Violence begets violence is a concept described in the Gospel of Matthew, verse 26:52.‘ (Source: Wikipedia). The Lord Jesus did warn of those living by the … More Violence begets violence
Psalms 18:9-12 He bowed the heavens also, and came down with darkness under His feet. And He rode upon a cherub, and flew; He flew upon the wings of the wind. He made darkness His secret place; His canopy around Him was dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. From the brightness before Him, … More In Awe of God
And so we who walk in Christ, should know the power of His authority and word in us. To these waves we say, ‘stop right there!’ Do you not fear Me?’ says the Lord. ‘Will you not tremble at My presence, Who have placed the sand as the bound of the sea, By a perpetual … More In Christ…decree to those storms
Amen to a maturing church, where the saints pursue Christ, abiding deeper in Him, desire the meat of truth, where pastors also mature and stop serving up milk to keep those they are to shepherd as babies, where the walk of suffering is embraced, and the true love of God is lived out. The Lord … More A Spotless Bride, The Maturing Church, and Christ’s Return
It is interesting to see the reflections of ministers within this church as they wrestle with the recent decision of their National Assembly, allowing same sex marriage, and effectively endorsing it to be a church of different beliefs*, and thus no longer a church of The Way! Some are leaving, others choosing to stay, and … More The Uniting Church of Australia (and those of like spirit)…time is up
Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the vinedressers beat … More The Vineyard and the Cornerstone Judgement
Jesus Cleanses the Temple (See also Matt. 21:12–17; Mark 11:15–19; John 2:12–25) Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, saying to them, “It is written, My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of thieves.’ ” And … More Christ’s Church and the Winnowing Fire
Let us consider the raven and the dove, and their symbols of God’s grace as found in the Bible. In summary, suggesting the raven speaks of, ‘But first comes the prophet(s) before the coming of dove manifested as Anointed One (the Christ) the Prince of peace, The messiah, and the triumphant King of kings’ – … More The Dove, the Raven, and the Second Coming
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