There are many “thou shalt nots” in the Bible, as we are often uncomfortably reminded. But God is not just about “don’ts.” One thing He emphatically wants His people to do is celebrate. 14 “Each year you must celebrate three festivals in my honor. 15 First, celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread. For seven days the bread you…
Month: February 2022
“Love …
1 Corinthians 13 is called the “Love Chapter.” It is most often used as a lesson on how to love and treat others. But what if it were also about how to love and treat ourselves? ********** 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 New Living Translation 4 Love is patient … … and kind. Love is not jealous or…
Bread and Wine
… On the night when Judas betrayed him, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to God for it, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this and eat it. This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.” In the same way, he took…
New Wine
In Matthew 9 (also Mark 2 and Luke 5) Jesus is questioned about fasting. Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Matthew 9:15 NIV That makes sense. When Jesus is present there is…
Fruit of Righteousness
The fruit of righteousness, like all fruit, springs from a seed—the seed of grace implanted in the heart of all believers at the moment of salvation. (unknown) And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals]. James 3:18 Amplified Bible…
Living Water
Water is powerful. It can wash away earth, put out fire, and even destroy iron. Water can carve its way through stone. And when trapped, water makes a new path (unknown) ********** An Invitation: “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink—even if you have no money!Come, take your choice of wine or milk—it’s all free! Isaiah 55:1…
Bread of Life
Bread is considered one if not the oldest man-made foods. It is one of the only foods that is eaten by people of every race, region and culture. Breaking bread is a universal sign of peace. “The word “companion” comes from the Latin “cum” (“together”) and “panis” (“bread”).”Tim Chester, A Meal with Jesus Bread appears 360…
“… as Friends”
If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Revelation 3:20b New Living Translation Jesus gives us the gift of friendship. A true friend loves regardless of the situation … Proverbs 17:17a The Voice … a real friend will be more loyal than a…
“Sharing a Meal …”
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Revelation 3:20 New Living Translation ********** “In Luke’s Gospel Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal.”Robert Karris,…
“I Stand at the Door …”
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Revelation 3:20 New Living Translation ********** God is knocking on the door of our heart. It is up to us to decide if we will…