This is part two of our treasure hunt into the phrase, “Buy OF ME gold tried in the fire,” from Revelation 3:18. Here is the entire verse: Buy OF ME gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 2
Hebrew Words
Buy Gold – Part 1
The word of God is a priceless treasure. Nothing compares to the wealth He’s given us. Psalm 138:2b says, “For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” In Matthew Henry’s commentary, he says, "God has made himself known to us in many ways in creation and providence, but most clearly by his word. … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 1
Hidden Treasure Found in Trusting the LORD
Holy Spirit led me to Psalm 37 this week and uncovered some astonishing treasures. Here are the first three verses: 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and … Continue reading Hidden Treasure Found in Trusting the LORD
Know God – Defeat the Enemy
I am jumping on to share my excitement. My latest book went on Amazon today. God told me it was time to put my Psalm 91 studies in book form. It is available for purchase in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. And here is a short blurb about it: The words David chose, and the … Continue reading Know God – Defeat the Enemy
Wine, Milk, and Humility – A Lesson in Hebrew
I’ve been digging into the Word lately to see what Jesus taught and how He lived humility. I came to Matthew 5 and discovered that humility is woven through these familiar scriptures from the Sermon on the Mount. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 I looked at this … Continue reading Wine, Milk, and Humility – A Lesson in Hebrew
Teach Us How to Pray
Jesus often pulled aside by Himself to pray. (Matthew 14:23, Matthew 26:36, Mark 1:35) The disciples observed Him and saw the power He exhibited when He healed the sick and set the demonized free. They saw the connection between prayer and power. So, in Luke 11:1 we hear their plea. Now it came to pass, as He was … Continue reading Teach Us How to Pray
What is Our Motivation in Giving?
An example of a Tzedakah Box “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in … Continue reading What is Our Motivation in Giving?
The Matter of Oaths and Swearing – What Does Jesus Say?
Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the … Continue reading The Matter of Oaths and Swearing – What Does Jesus Say?
Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Meek
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Meekness is often looked upon as weakness, wimpy. But true meekness is something altogether different. Webster defines Meek as quiet, gentle, patient, long-suffering, peaceful, easily imposed on, submissive. The translators of the Greek New Testament have similar definitions. But their definitions appear more … Continue reading Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Meek
Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in Those Who Mourn.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn? Surely, this isn't true. But the Amplified Bible sounds even more absurd. Blessed and enviably happy [with a happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His matchless grace] are those who mourn, … Continue reading Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in Those Who Mourn.
Hear God's Heart 