Posts from February 2013
Kept from Evil
Scripture Reading Proverbs 12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Insight on the Word Jesus told Peter: “Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat” (Luke 22:31). Indeed not only Peter but all of mankind, even you and I, are […]
Sleep
Scripture Reading Psalm 127:2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Insight on the Word The word “vain” in this passage comes from the Hebrew word “shawv” and means “desolate, destructive and useless.” It is destructive […]
Power Over Animals
Scripture Reading Psalm 91:13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Insight on the Word Man is God’s highest creation. He is not just the highest animal form in the evolutionary chain. No! To the contrary man is far from ever being an […]
Freedom from Fear
Scripture Reading Proverbs 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Insight on the Word We are not to go to sleep with fear in our hearts. Our world is filled with many things that bring fear. Murder, floods, robberies, wars, famines, […]
Raiment
Great Gain
Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Insight on the Word This verse is a receipt for success. That is a life lived godly (devoted, holy and pious), added to contentment (satisfaction), equals great gain (a life of mega means). The Scriptures teach us to live our lives: “denying ungodliness […]