1 Thessalonians 5:16 NIV “Rejoice always.” The world will know you by the way you walk. These two simple words are not always easy to apply in daily life. Most of the bible translations use these two words or a variant but I love the way the message bible puts it > “16-18 Be cheerful…
Luke 19:40 amp Jesus replied, “I tell you, if these [people] keep silent, the stones will cry out [in praise]!” Rise, O silent one… Imagine you and Jesus having a conversation and him saying these words: “Your-name, if you keep silent, the stones will cry out!” What will your response be to him? Think about…
Parable of Ten Virgins 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible]. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take…
Habakkuk 2:3 “It may seem slow in coming, but wait for it; it will certainly take place and it will not be delayed” False commitment This verse, gets interpreted and used normally to encourage the church, but today it will be used as a warning. Our God is slow to anger and full of immense…
Romans 10:9-10 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” I think…