On Second Thought Scripture Reading: Luke 4:1–14 There is something remarkable about the opening verses of Luke 4 that we often overlook. Immediately after His baptism, immediately after the Father’s affirmation—“You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased”—Jesus is led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness. We might expect a seasonContinue reading “The Battle Before the Victory”
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When Sweetness Becomes a Snare
The Bible in a Year “He took thereof in his hands, and went on eating… but he told them not that he had taken the honey out of the carcass of the lion.” — Judges 14:9 As I walk through the account of Samson, I find myself drawn not to his strength, but to hisContinue reading “When Sweetness Becomes a Snare”
Strength in Temptation
The post emphasizes four key promises from God: He rescues His servants from trouble, provides spiritual armor for battles, ensures an escape from temptation, and offers grace despite failures. It encourages believers to trust in God’s guidance, to be equipped for spiritual challenges, and to recognize their identity as redeemed children of God.
The Enemy’s Path of Destruction
In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had everything they needed or could possibly want. There was only one restriction given by God, and that’s exactly what the devil focused upon when he asked Eve, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?’” (Gen. 3:1). Eve answered, “FromContinue reading “The Enemy’s Path of Destruction”
The Sure Foundation
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11, NIV). No component of a building is more important to its stability than the foundation. The strength and design of the building are critically dependent on the quality of the foundation. Without a solid foundation,Continue reading “The Sure Foundation”