5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace[a] with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 CSB) When we speak of peace, there are two facets that we must understand. Peace for our self which comes through faith in which we are justified with God by the acceptance of Christ. … Read more
3 Provide justice for the needy and the fatherless;uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.4 Rescue the poor and needy;save them from the power of the wicked.” (Psalm 82:2-3 CSB) There is much healing that needs to come to our land. Many who need God’s intervention. But each of us play a part … Read more
1 As a deer longs for flowing streams,so I long for you, God. (Psalms 42:1 CSB) There is this definitional and practical gap between want, desire and longing. We tend to want a lot of things. This comes from the material world we live in and takes up a lot of our time and resources. … Read more
12 Lord, you will establish peace for us,for you have also done all our work for us. (Isaiah 26:12 CSB) Note that this scripture is in past tense. We most typically come to God forming our prayers as petitions. Questions to be answered by God. But God already knows our needs and is in the … Read more
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith,[a] just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith. (Romans 1:17 CSB) There are three commonly accepted ways to look at this scripture, and specifically Paul’s comment “God is revealed from faith to faith.” One is from the beginning … Read more