Every Word – Deserving?
Times have not changed.
“And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, ‘for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.'”
– Luke 7:4-5
Times have not changed.
“And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, ‘for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.'”
– Luke 7:4-5
Integrity demands it. “The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession.” – Proverbs 12:27 (NKJV)
[Isaiah 57:15] For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
We face decisions like that every day. “And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, ‘Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of…
[Exodus 19:20] “Then the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai, on the top of the mountain. And the Lord called…”
You matter to God! “Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:6-7 NKJV
Fearless of the consequences. “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.” – Luke 21:12-13