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But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may [show yourselves to] be the children of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun to rise on those who are evil and … Read more

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matt 5:11-12) Our human nature is to react against slander and falsehood. … Read more

Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. (Ps 62:1-2). This psalm of David provides some insight into his spiritual journey. Being a man after God’s own heart, David grasped the mystery of waiting … Read more

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and recognize and honor and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (Matt 5: 16) Light does its best work in darkness. It is when the world is evil, and a thick cloud has enveloped … Read more

I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord. And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], and of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. (Ps 40: 2) This … Read more

“at that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants [to new believers, to those seeking God’s will and purpose].” Matt 11:25 Within these words of Christ, we find this mystery; spiritual things hidden from … Read more

Faith expressing itself through love (Gal 5:6) Faith without deeds is dead (Jam 2:26) We have a shield of faith against the fiery darts of the evil one. God’s word is our sword and those who have girded it on might expect many a battle between heaven and hell. Yet faith is as a lamp … Read more

Lord, teach us to pray – Luke 11:1 There is the high calling of becoming broken bread for others. It is a life were we no longer pray according to our own will, but according to His will. It is a life, that receives constantly and is being pouring out constantly. It is a life … Read more

If you love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him: but you know him; for he dwells with you, and … Read more

And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and judgement to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you. (Acts 24:25) Paul being questioned be Felix answered with all boldness. Paul’s words fell like hammer blows on Felix. Felix who was the … Read more