12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:12-13 NKJV) Let’s begin by making it very clear that what Paul is saying … Read more
21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for [a]us, leaving [b]us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22 “Who committed no sin,Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; (1 Peter 2:21-23 NKJV) Silent suffering … Read more
10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; (Colossians 1:10 NKJV) I write often about our walk and if you spend any time in scripture you will see that much of it points to the outcome of a strong walk. The idea is … Read more
31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. (Mark 6:31 NKJV) Does the hectic pace of the world ever make you just want to go to a deserted place and rest a while? … Read more
11 You will show me the path of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy;At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11 NKJV) Scripture tells us two things, life should be filled with joy and that we will have tribulations. So how do we reconcile the two? Well, we cannot begin to address this without recognizing that scripture clearly … Read more