“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness…” (Galatians 5:22-23) We now come to the fruit of the Spirit of meekness. Our definition of "meekness" is (Greek) “praotēs”; the disposition … [Read more...]
The Fruit is Peace
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” (Galatians 5:22) In our series of devotionals, we have been talking about the kind of fruit that the professing Child of God should be bearing. We used, at the beginning of this series, Matthew … [Read more...]
The Command of Thanksgiving
“Offer unto God thanksgiving…” (Psalm 50:14a) The first mention of an offering of "thanksgiving" is found in Leviticus 7:12. Moses called it, “the sacrifice of thanksgiving.” This had reference to verse 11, which speaks of the sacrifice of peace … [Read more...]
Mercy in His Covenant
“Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.” (Psalms 106:44-45) In Psalm 106, the Psalmist begins by praising the Lord for … [Read more...]
God Supplies the Needs for Our Soul
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) Being thankful and grateful to God and trusting that He is JEHOVAH GOD; the One in complete control, all-powerful, all-knowing, and always … [Read more...]
Real Expectations from the Real Me
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” (Psalms 62:5) The Psalmist is making an encouraging statement to himself as a reminder to stay focused on the One True Help that we have in God only. He does not say, my mother, … [Read more...]
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