“And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares theContinue reading “Fortified for the Mission”
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Faith Conquers Fear
“But you, dress yourself for work; arise, and say to them everything that I command you. Do not be dismayed by them, lest I dismay you before them.” (Jeremiah 1:17, ESV) When I served in the United States Army, I had several uniforms. When we went to the field, we would put on our fatiguesContinue reading “Faith Conquers Fear”
Promise Keeper
“And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see an almond branch.” Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.”” (Jeremiah 1:11–12, ESV) In life, we are disappointed many times by peopleContinue reading “Promise Keeper”
The Doubt Problem
“Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.” (Jeremiah 1:6–7, KJV) Fear is a troubling foe. OnContinue reading “The Doubt Problem”
The Father’s Plans
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5, KJV) I remember when my children were born. Even before then, when I knew they were on the way, I had greatContinue reading “The Father’s Plans”
Special Comradery
“Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” (Philippians 4:21–23, ESV) Today as I was waiting for my dental appointment, I met a man in the waiting room.Continue reading “Special Comradery”
Blessings of Giving
“For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, aContinue reading “Blessings of Giving”
The Humble Recipient
“Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.” (Philippians 4:14–16,Continue reading “The Humble Recipient”
Strengthened Faith
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound andContinue reading “Strengthened Faith”
Blessing of Concern
“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.” (Philippians 4:10, ESV) I have not kept it a secret that I am currently amid a battle with cancer. While the battle is real and I knowContinue reading “Blessing of Concern”
Renewing the Heart 