Posts from February 2016 (Page 2)

February 12, 2016 I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. 1 Corinthians 7:7 Paul, in addressing the people of Corinth, expresses a desire. I am sure he would have the same feeling if he was talking to us today. What actually is this word, gift and how does it apply to us? Unfortunately, for some…

February 11, 2016 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. Ecclesiastes 3:12 Yesterday’s thoughts were ones of unhappiness. Today, let’s remove the “un” and see what pleasure there can be with this attitude. The noted verse is what our Lord desires for all of us. After all, wasn’t King Solomon or another wise…

February 10, 2016 I will restore your leaders as in days of old, your rulers as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.  Isaiah 1:26   Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the noted verse could be a reality? I have said to several people the Founding Fathers of our nation would be astonished if they were to come back today…

February 9, 2016 . . . but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. Proverbs 1:33 Do you consider yourself safe at all times? As for me, I feel my residence is in a safe area where crime is virtually non-existent. I also feel confident going to work and experiencing no problems in walking there. However, let us look at another side…

February 8, 2016 Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Psalm 25:16 I have been asked by several members of the Abundant Life congregation how I decide on what to write. My response has been thru prayer, a thought I may have had in doing my own personal devotions or something where I have felt the Lord’s direction. Today’s is a little different.…

February 5, 2016 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. Then He placed His right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.” Revelation 1:17 Within the Bible’s content, there are several words which were part of Christ’s ministry which had and have an impact on those who listened and read His Word. In this writing, I would like to…

February 4, 2016 The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 This verse was given to me by two close friends via a poster on one of my birthdays in college. It certainly has been accurate ever since in being helpful to me in several circumstances. What about your life has God enriched…

February 3, 2016 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 Sometimes someone like myself has to use their head or in this example use a thesaurus. I decided to write today on attitude. In using a concordance, there were a few examples of verses for attitude. I believe I selected the best one but there was one particular…

February 1, 2016 Then I said to you, (Moses to the Israelites), “You have reached the hill country of the Amorites, which the Lord our God is giving us. See, the Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut. 1-20 & 21 Giving and receiving should be…