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Tag Archives: trials
Trials; March 8, 2023
Numbers 14:11 The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” Since God is … Continue reading
Trials; February 28, 2023
Revelation 12:12 “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is … Continue reading
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Response to Trials; February 19, 2023
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading
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Tagged character, comfort, focus, God's plans, gratitude, lessons, maturity, priorities, resisting the devil, spiritual growth, suffering, trials
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Thinking about Jesus; February 17, 2023
Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Often emotional exhaustion is worse than physical exhaustion. (The Japanese here doesn’t just say “weary,” but “exhausted.”) The two … Continue reading
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Tagged exhaustion, hope, Jesus' example, meditation, perspective, priorities, spiritual growth, strength, trials, troubles
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Christ’s Attitude; February 6, 2023
Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. The Japanese links the magnificent description of Christ’s attitude in verses 6-11 explicitly with what Paul has said in verses 3-4. That’s not to say that those … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, Jesus' attitude, Jesus' love, Jesus' sacrifice, salvation, suffering, trials
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Blessings in Trials; February 4, 2023
Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. It is hardly surprising that essentially the entire book of Philippians came up when I was researching Scriptures on The Joy of the Lord. For the next few days … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, focus, God's grace, healing, joy, pain, Philippians, pride, saints, trials
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Supernatural Response; January 19, 2023
Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. The picture here is clear. Luke specifies in verse 23 that they had been “severely” flogged, and their … Continue reading
Focus; January 17, 2023
Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas and those who received their message had just experienced good things and bad things. Many people had believed the Gospel and been saved, … Continue reading
Risen Savior; January 11, 2023
John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” Here we have the secret to why the apostles were able … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical songs, Christus Victor, Corrie ten Boom, evangelism, joy, lordship, persecution, resurrection, salvation, serving Christ, trials, victory
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God’s Plans; January 6, 2023
Luke 19:41-42 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes. God’s plans, … Continue reading
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Tagged character, faith, God's plans, mysteries, sin, spiritual growth, tears, trials, trusting God, understanding, victory, weeping
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