Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy (Matthew 5:7). I need mercy like you wouldn’t believe. Well, maybe you would. I mean, I’m not an axe murderer or anything. It’s just that I know what God requires, … Continue reading
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (Matthew 5:6). Father, grant me the hunger that only you can satisfy, the thirst that only you can quench. Create in me an emptiness that you … Continue reading
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). It’s good to mourn. Oh maybe not good in the sense of, “Woohooo, my heart is breaking, I’ve lost everything I love—let’s get ice cream and cheesy puffs!” … Continue reading
The words in red are calling to me. Whaddaya say we spend some time with the Sermon on the Mount? Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3). You’re not impressing him. … Continue reading
Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen (Galatians 6:17-18). Have you ever thought about the number of … Continue reading
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God (Galatians 6:15-16). Doctrine is important. There is truth and there is falsehood. Truth … Continue reading
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world (Galatians 6:14). The world has been crucified to me. It no longer has … Continue reading
Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your flesh (Galatians 6:13). It’s called hypocrisy…and it’s annoying. Those people I talked about yesterday–the ones who want you … Continue reading
Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ (Galatians 6:12). They were called Judaizers. These … Continue reading
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers (Galatians 6:10). Here’s a challenge… You’re still reading? Great. Take a few moments, before you head out on … Continue reading