Listen, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; …
God is Sovereign (Proverbs) (Part 1)
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom. You are exalted as Head over all. Wealth and honor come from You. You are the Ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and …
God is Sovereign
Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him….I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted….Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. (Psalm 115:3; Job 42:2; Proverbs 19:21) A Definition The sovereignty of God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is the truth that …
Christ’s Wisdom in Proverbs (Part 1)
Now then, my children, listen to me. Blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. But those who fail to find …
Jesus: The Compassionate One
God’s unfailing love toward those who fear Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him. For He knows how weak we are. …
Jesus Has Everlasting Compassion (Part 2)
Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight….Your compassion, Lord, is great. Preserve my life according to your Scriptures….The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love….He is good to all. Everything He does is soaked through with grace. (Psalm 119:77,156; 45:8-9) This builds on our previous post …
Jesus Has Everlasting Compassion (Part 1)
I am the Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin….Let all that I am praise the Lord. May I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me …
Jesus: Our Everlasting Father (Part 3)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and …
Jesus: Our Everlasting Father (Part 2)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and …
Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, Son of God and Son of Man! You will I cherish, you will I honor, You’re my soul’s glory, joy, and crown. A Hymn for Troubled Christians We do not know much about the origin of this well-loved hymn. It reminds us of Colossians 1:16: “In Christ all things were created: things in …