Monthly Archives: September 2012

His Plans

“Human plans, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot stand against the Lord”  (Proverbs 21:30 NLT). Aaah! Just what I needed to hear this morning.  Just when my thoughts were leaning towards hopelessness regarding some friends and family members, … Continue reading

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A Given Thorn

“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure” (2 Corinthians … Continue reading

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Not Submitted

“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God” (Romans 10:3). Out of various commentaries, I like The Living Bible‘s words concerning today’s verse.  “For … Continue reading

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Prideful Pharisees

“Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works; for they … Continue reading

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The Fall of Lucifer

“How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the … Continue reading

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The Origin of Pride

“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world..” (1 John 2:16). One of my favorite … Continue reading

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Sitting at the Big Table

“Whatever us specially set apart for the Lord also belongs to you”  (Numbers 18:14 NLT). I don’t know what experience ushered you from childhood into the grown-up world, but for me this meant sitting at the big table. At both … Continue reading

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