Philippians 1:21-30 When I saw this quote from Johnathan Edwards I immediately thought of Philippians 1:21 and Paul’s dilemma to serve Christ here on earth or the desire to experience the overwhelming joy of being present with Him. Joy’s Eternal Increase: Edwards on the Beauty of Heaven Dr. C Samuel Storms
Franklin is spot on with this and here is my op-ed why. First, in order to understand this, we need to reverse the question, and ask why do I exist? Biblically God created man for His own glory, and man, therefore, exists, his purpose is solely to Glorify God. I have repeatedly said and will … More Kirk Franklin warns of misconception that God exists to ‘make us happy’
FOOD, MEAT, NOURISHMENT JOHN 4 This is a very long Chapter packed with lots of great biblical insight. According to Matthew Henry, it can be broken down as follows: Christ’s departure into Galilee. (1-3) His discourse with the Samaritan woman. (4-26) The effects of Christ’s conversation with the woman of Samaria. (27-42) Christ heals the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/13/2021
LUKE 24 Here in the final chapter of the Gospel of Luke, we find three main subjects: The Resurrection of Christ v.1-12 The appearances of Christ v.13-49 The Ascension of Christ v.50-53 Our text today comes from the final section. Contained herein are also three (3) topics or subjects I would like to looks at … More Devotional thought for Today – 02/17/2021
PSALM 30 Morning Joy In this Psalm David has reason to celebrate and pens or recites this psalm that can be broken down as follows: In Ps 30:1-3, David extols the Lord for delivering him. Ps 30:4-5 he invites the saints to unite with him in celebrating divine compassion. In Ps 30:6-7 he confesses the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/06/2020
ACTS & FACTS FEATURES Abounding in Hope BY HENRY M. MORRIS III, D.MIN. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) The seemingly sudden onset of the coronavirus pandemic has brought a time of trouble. … More Abounding in Hope
GLORY! Jehová está en medio de ti, poderoso, él salvará; se gozará sobre ti con alegría, callará de amor, se regocijará sobre ti con cánticos. (RVR1960)
They say Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! We also know the bible is full of warnings about pride. While I think it natural and normal for any parent to have some level of it when their child follows in their footsteps think for a moment of how God the Father feels when we … More Imitators
And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said … More What is the Joy of the Lord?
“WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.” PSALM 30:5 via Joy Comes In The Morning
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