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Tag Archives: being used by God
Jesus’ Compassion; July 22, 2020
Matthew 14:14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. This is such a picture of Jesus’ heart. He had just been told of his cousin John’s execution by Herod, and … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, compassion, concern, exhaustion, Jesus' heart, joy, miracles, serving
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Opposition; May 22, 2020
Numbers 12:1-2 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, humility, jealousy, leadership, opposition, pastoral ministry, pride
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God’s Invitation; May 20, 2020
Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This invitation might seem … Continue reading
Standards; May 16, 2020
Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” I … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, complaining, evaluating, focus, God's riches, gratitude, judging, open doors, progress, stewardship
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Examples; March 25, 2020
1 Timothy 1:15-17 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, conversion, faults, God's grace, God's patience, hope, hubris, human weakness, pride, salvation, serving God, sin, sinners
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Jonah; December 10, 2019
Jonah 4:3-4 “Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?” Jonah is famous for the miraculous circumstance of his … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, Balaam's donkey, being used by God, don francisco, flaws, God's calling, human weakness, Jonah, pride, type A personality, values
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Witnesses; November 7, 2019
Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, dependence on God, good news, in Christ, salvation, serving God, testimony, witness
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Pride and Repentance; November 3, 2019
Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” I have known this verse … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, faith, hypocrisy, imperfect people, neurosis, pride, repentance, salvation, sin, spiritual blindness
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Our Concept of God; May 20, 2019
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. The description of Christ from verse 15 through verse 20 is profound and worthy of deep meditation. Because it is so deep, it benefits from … Continue reading
