If anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints. Revelations 13:10 The Message translates this Scripture "They’ve made their bed; now they must lie in... Continue Reading →
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 Hope comes from Scriptures and from endurance. We learn from what we have read and what we are walking though. Both build faith, which is the evidence of things hoped... Continue Reading →
“But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings; partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so. For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing... Continue Reading →
We will all face tough times, but the Bible gives us an example though Paul of enduring though hardships.
“But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.” James 1:22 This seems to be the scriptural theme for my day. Knowing what to do, but not doing it. The addict that can teach the class on what to do, but can’t apply it outside of treatment. The child... Continue Reading →
The blind man asked Jesus to restore his sight. The writer draws a parallel, expressing the difficulty of articulating personal desires to the divine. They seek their family's devotion to Jesus and their own alignment with His will. The prayer concludes with a request for guidance and an increased desire to fulfill God's will.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”” Joshua 1:9 For a long time, I have lived with self-imposed limits that have kept me from pursuing what I knew God had placed in my heart. I... Continue Reading →
“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.” John 15:16 Chosen. God chose me. He chose you. He chooses each of... Continue Reading →
“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 If I stop and really try to rationalize the cross, it makes no sense. It seems absurd - one man reconciling all men back to God. Jesus... Continue Reading →
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 I read some more recently about how modern churches tend to pick out a few scriptures and develop a message around them. But also how the foundation of Christianity full chapters of books would be read aloud in ministry to the... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 