Joy is God’s basic character. Joy is his eternal destiny. God is the happiest being in the universe. John Ortberg Jr. God is joy. It is His nature. There is nothing I can do to increase or decrease His joy. It is indestructible and eternal. But I am invited to immerse myself in His joy….
Category: Open My Eyes
Insights in Scripture
A Benediction
Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—may he equip you with all you need for doing his will.May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ,every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him…
“God Promises to Bless … “
Obedience I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them. John 13:15-17 NLT…
God Blesses Us Where We Are
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.God blesses those who are merciful, for they…
Everyday Holiness
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God…
Come – to Worship
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28 NIV
“You Have Come …”
Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory. 1 Peter 1:21 NLT ********** Hebrews 12 NLT 18 You have not come to a physical mountain, to a place of flaming fire, darkness, gloom, and…
“Come … “
Come closer. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8a NLT Come even though empty. Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NLT ********** Come ready to receive. “Then the King will say to…
Reading Issues
“Congratulations!” “You are on a streak!” “Keep it up!” “18 days left in Spring challenge!” “10 out of 16 achievements unlocked!” My Kindle Fire e-reader is full of encouragement. It keeps track of the number of books and the number of days I read. Then it crows to me about my performance. And I didn’t…
Our Compassionate God
The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:5 NIV 8 The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.9 The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Psalm 145:8-9 NLT The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.For the Lord is a faithful…