SOURCE                     We cannot begin to understand this verse without first looking back what preceded it. All the way back to v.4 we see a list of Biblical men who lived their lives by Faith in God. They not only obeyed God, they were faithful to … More

Arise and Work

SOURCE Arise and work! The Lord be with you!”  1Chronicles 22:16b (ESV) I have heard this charge used to rally folks to the fields of mission work, disaster relief, and other ministries. While I understand the intent I have also seen and heard the neglect of the whole picture being painted for us in scripture … More Arise and Work

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – March 28th, 2019 Chapter 13 PREPARATORY DIRECTIONS Speak No Peace (Continued)   2). If rational principles are relied upon a). The meaning of relying upon rational principles   When men measure out peace to themselves upon the conclusions that their convictions and rational principles will carry them to, this is a … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Thy Crown

Source This is a promise from our Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus. “I come quickly” means of course in His time frame not in ours. The important parts of this verse at least to me follow. “Hold that fast which thou hast“ He says. What does He speak of, our faith of course. Not just … More Thy Crown