God’s word tells us that if we are in Christ (born again—looking to Christ alone for our salvation), we are NEW Creations. (2 Corinthians 5:17) But what does that mean in simple terms? Holy Spirit led me to 1 Corinthians 1:30 this morning. Here is what it says out of the NKJV— “But of Him, … Continue reading What it Means to be a New Creation
One Verse Treasures
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
Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 This post is out of sync with the other beatitudes. I was multitasking and hit the wrong button. But here you go. Better out of sync than not at all. Thanks for understanding. The word heart in Hebrew and in Greek is … Continue reading Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Pure in Heart
Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in Those Who Are Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 And here it is in the Amplified: Blessed (enjoying enviable happiness, ]spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God! … Continue reading Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in Those Who Are Peacemakers
Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in the Lives of Those Who are Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 Are we merciful? To show mercy or to be merciful is to treat with compassion those who have done wrong. To be lenient toward them, forgiving, not seeking revenge, or repaying injury for injury. It means to not give the offender what they deserve. … Continue reading Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in the Lives of Those Who are Merciful
What Great Blessings Are Seen in Those Who Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 Have you ever been hungry for cookies or chips? You’ve rummaged through every cupboard in search. At last, you see a familiar package behind the canned goods and pull it out. But you find it empty with mere crumbs … Continue reading What Great Blessings Are Seen in Those Who Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness
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.
The LORD is our Banner
This past Sunday, our pastor preached a message out of Exodus 17, entitled, 'God Can Be Trusted?' One of the verses he highlighted was verse 15, where Moses built an altar to celebrate the Israelite's victory over the Amalekites. Moses called the altar, 'The LORD is My Banner,' or Yehovah Nissi. Our pastor asked the … Continue reading The LORD is our Banner
He Shall be Called – Prince of Peace
We are going to finish up Isaiah 9:6 today with 'PRINCE OF PEACE.' If ever our world needed peace it is now. Let's see what we can find. PRINCE is #8269 in Strong's, pronounced 'sar.' From 8323, a head person of any rank or class. A captain, chief, general, governor, keeper, lord, taskmaster, prince or … Continue reading He Shall be Called – Prince of Peace
Hear God's Heart 