God made the scapegoat for a reason, as mentioned in this passage (you probably did not know that is where that term came from). He wanted the goat to go far from the people to bear the people’s sin. Leviticus 16:22 And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not…
Light pollution is the astronomers worst enemy. It cause him to miss millions of stars he would normally not see. In the same manner, the pollution of this world cause the Christian not to see the many spiritual blessings the Lord provides. Genesis 22:17. That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I…
The bragger is someone who is constantly telling you how great they are. They have some story that they are the center of and the hero. Proverbs 12:9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. The Bragger The bragger is someone who is constantly…
Tilling the land is necessary to prepare it in order to receive seed. Proverbs 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. Tilling the Land Tilling the land is necessary to prepare it in order to receive seed. It is hard work…
A good word from someone can often help us make it through the day. It is also good to give good words to others. Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. A Good Word A good word from someone can often help us make…
We have to deny self of what the flesh desires or wants. Being confident in this flesh can often lead to a downfall as it did for Peter. Matthew 26:35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. “Peter presume too…
The Lord gave Job a lot of blessings in his life. He had a good wife and ten healthy children. He prayed for his children every day. Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed…
The last days are upon us. Who knows when the Lord will come back? We do know it could be any day now. No man and no angel even knows when Jesus is coming back. Only the Father know when the time is. Matthew 24:36-37 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no,…
Thomas Watson in his book titled The Art of Divine Contentment discusses in Chapter 14 about fifteen rules about contentment. It is important for a Christian to learn contentment as the Apostle Paul describes here. Without it, we will be majorly out of sorts with the world and the Lord. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak…
We often think of a calling as a call to preach the gospel or a call to missions. In reality there is a calling for all to do something for the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:20-21 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Art thou called being a servant? care not…
The Lord is looking for a willing spirit in us anytime something needs to be done to accomplish His work. When the Jews built the tabernacle, first they had to come or be available. Exodus 35:21 And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and…
As strangers and pilgrims, we are not to let the lusts of the flesh overtake us. A stranger is someone who does not belong wherever they are at. 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Strangers and Pilgrims As strangers and…
The nation of Israel became a rejected nation after they decided they did not want what Christ came to offer. Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. A Rejected Nation The nation of Israel became a…
People draw joy from many things but the Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength for the Christian. When we try and draw comfort and joy from the things of this world, we are going to end up woefully short of the mark. Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your…