God fulfilled what He had foretold through all the prophets, sending Jesus Christ, His Messiah, to suffer and be raised from the dead to save us. Now we turn away from our old ways of thinking, being, and doing and re-turn to God, so that our sins may be wiped out and that times of refreshing may come from the …
God’s Love: New Every Morning (Part 1)
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion and inheritance. Therefore I will wait for Him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24) God is Love 1 John 4:8 says, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God …
Psalm 45 and Jesus’ Excellence (Part 1)
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the King. My tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Jesus is the most excellent of men, and His lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed Him forever. (Psalm 45:1-2 adapted) This post builds on Excellent Lord Jesus Part 1 and Part …
Excellent Lord Jesus (Part 2)
Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. This post continues our look at the hymn, “Fairest Lord Jesus.” You can read Excellent Lord Jesus (Part 1) here. Note: The above is the first stanza of a famous Christian hymn. …
Excellent Lord Jesus (Part 1)
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. Note: The above is the first stanza of a famous Christian hymn. It was translated from German to English in 1873, and at that time, fair meant excellent or handsome. In …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 5): Made for More
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This concludes our series on this passage. …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 4): Engraved on His Hands
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken us.” He answered, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands. (Isaiah 49:14-16) You can also read Christ Will Not Forget You …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 3): Disappointment with God
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This is Part 3 of a 5-part …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 2): Chosen by a Stronger Love
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This is Part 2 of a 5-part …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 1): When People Let us Down
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This is Part 1 of a 5-part …