Today’s thought “Out of the abundance of the heart” (July 11) There are so many things in life today than can influence our hearts and minds – for both good and bad – and the latter abound; but it is up to us to control what enters our hearts. How much to the point are… Read More Today’s thought “Out of the abundance of the heart” (July 11)
“Comfort your hearts and establish them” Joshua 5-6, Isaiah 10, 2 Thessalonians 1-2 Our five chapters today contained an overflow of challenging – and in one or two cases – puzzling prophecies: but these should be seen as part of the wisdom of God; otherwise his word could be left on our bookshelves much of… Read More Today’s thought “Comfort your hearts and establish them” (May 20)
Today’s thought “Out of the heart of man come …” (August 12) The first verse of Jeremiah 33 tells of how “The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah … while he was still shut up in the court of the guard” and told him of the judgments he was about to bring. They would… Read More Today’s thought “Out of the heart of man come …” (August 12)
Today’s thought “If you receive my words …” (March 24) What a powerful little word “if” can be! It can be like a wheel, it can turn things and situations into the right – or wrong direction! It is a challenging word for us – as to the genuineness of our thinking about what really… Read More Today’s thought “If you receive my words …” (March 24)
Today’s thought “Man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of Jehovah” (April 24) Deuteronomy 8-9, In today’s reading we are requested to carefully obey every command Jehovah, the Most High Maker God has given us. He let us know that when we keep His commandments we will live and grow in number.… Read More Today’s thought “Man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of Jehovah” (April 24)
Today having many refugees entering Europe lots of people are afraid of an Islamisation. When they fear that Muslims world take over our regions and get the end of Christendom or Christianity, they should wonder if this would not be part of the unbelievers and not much believing people. In case all Christians would be… Read More Going deep into cultures to reach lost people
In this world human race goes about as if they are all wild animals let loose in front of all niceties they want. In this system of things there are some, a few, who do feel strongly they are going on the right path, which they want to share with others, though those other people… Read More Cognizance at the doorstep or at the internet socket
“Establish your hearts blameless in holiness” (May 18) The last 2 verses of today’s 1 Thessalonians 3 is specially thought provoking. “… may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our… Read More Establish your hearts blameless in holiness
“… with all your heart” (Thought by the readings of May 9) Sometimes we use the phrase ‘half-hearted’ meaning – we do not feel total commitment to what we are doing. We cannot follow God and His Son, who died for us, in this frame of mind. Our chapter in Deuteronomy today contains a powerful… Read More With all your heart
These days we look at out willingness to see and to search for truth. We also, in our ecclesia, shall look for ways to come more to insight and to find ways to help each-other to build up in strength and knowledge. Coming closer to the end times it becomes more important that as many people… Read More God who knows the heart
Many may perhaps say they want to know the truth, but we do not see many looking for it. Christians should always look for the real wisdom which can bring them further in their life. Some consider it to be full of wisdom when a person can get all the answers right of a quiz.… Read More We may not be ignorant to get wisdom
1Co 15:19-34 The Scriptures 1998+ (19) If in this life only we have expectation in Messiah, we are of all men the most wretched. (20) But now Messiah has been raised from the dead, and has become the first-fruit of those having fallen asleep. (21) For since death is through a man, resurrection of the… Read More Bad or evil company corrupting good habits
What a remarkably challenging letter Paul wrote to Corinth. It is essential we keep it all in context. Some of the early chapters show there was considerable disharmony among the believers there. Today we saw how chapter 13 ends by telling us, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of… Read More Faith, hope and love abide
Sorts of prayer Prayers may be very short. It is not that when we make them lengthy or complicated that they would be more successful. God’s response isn’t dependent on your “much speaking” (Matthew 6:7), or length of time you spent praying. God knows your heart and knows what you need. As loving Father He… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #17 Sorts of prayers
Witness and Praise for the Name Every day we should remember our Creator. We also should try to hear His Voice, which He shall let His people hear. Because He is willing to hear we should be willing to speak. We can talk to Him with simple words, spoken or we can even sing to… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #5 Prayer #2 Witnessing
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