"For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” Hebrews 12:6 The fact that God disciplines those he loves seems to go against what we want as human beings. Why on Earth would we want to be punished by God and how can God love us if He wants to… Continue reading The Lord Chastens Those He Loves
Month: September 2020
Take My Yoke Upon You
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost." Isaiah 55:1 Isaiah 55:1 is God's invitation to you: Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and… Continue reading Take My Yoke Upon You
The Lord Is Gracious and Compassionate
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made (Psalm 145: 8-9). I'm at this church service and the pastor says, "If the Lord has been gracious to you throughout the week, give him praise." Only about… Continue reading The Lord Is Gracious and Compassionate
Meditation: I Offer My Life
There's this song called "I Offer My Life" written by Don Moen. It's one of my favourite songs to date. It sums up beautifully the posture we should take daily. See lyrics below: All that I am, all that I have, I lay them down before You, oh Lord. All my regrets, all my acclaims,… Continue reading Meditation: I Offer My Life
Meditation: Withholding Nothing
What parts of your life are you holding back from God? Think about it. If you should do an assessment right now to find out if every area of your life is surrendered to God, what would the results say? Would it say that 100% of your life is surrendered or would it say that… Continue reading Meditation: Withholding Nothing