"Our homeland is in heaven, and from heaven comes the Saviour we are waiting for. the Lord Jesus Christ" (Philippians 3:20). What is it that makes heaven such a special place? - It's Jesus! He is there. He's waiting for us - and he will welcome us.
Day: March 19, 2023
Heavenly joy
Rejoice that your names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20). There are many things that make us feel very happy. There are some things that make us feel very sad. When good things are happening to us, we feel happy. When bad things are happening to us, we feel sad. Our feelings can take us …
In the Cross of Christ, I glory
"God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14). No boasting of ourselves - only glorying in the Lord: that's what we learn at the cross of Christ. How can we even think of boasting of …
Receiving help from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2). Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 124:8). What is the help that we receive from the Lord? As I was thinking about this question, several words came into my mind: love, …
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Salvation is the gift of God.
Jeremiah 50:29-46 ‘The arrogant one will stumble and fall’ (Jeremiah 50:32). God’s Word warns us - ‘Pride goes before... a fall’; ‘Arrogance will bring your downfall’ (Proverbs 16:18; 29:23). We must not trust in ourselves. We must put our trust in the Lord - Our ‘Redeemer is strong. The Lord Almighty is His Name’ (Jeremiah …
God is waiting to bless you. Will you come to Him and be blessed?
"Remember, God is promising these blessings to a repentant people. That must never be left out. His promises are grace, our response is faith, we are to call upon Him (Jeremiah 33:3) and take from Him what He offers. James say, 'Ye have not because ye ask not.' Is that why you are unblessed?" (Rev …
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When a king did more harm than good: God had greater things in store for Israel – but not until Saul’s reign was over!
1 Samuel 8:1-9:10 Israel's demand for a king did not arise from love for God. It was motivated by human pride (8:5,20). Having 'rejected' the Lord as King, the people made their choice. They did not choose for God! They 'chose for themselves' (8:7,18). God allowed them to have their king but He did not …
Learning From God's Word 