Friday, September 16, 2011
John 18:1-18 "When Jesus had spoken these words, he went..." KJV - Online Bible Study
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Philippians - Chapter 2 - Matthew Henry Complete Commentary on StudyLight.org
| Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. | A. D. 62. |
1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ isLord, to the glory of God the Father.
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The Daily Word Dr. James A. Lee
My mind and heart are open to unlimited possibilities.
An open door is an invitation to the unknown. When I am window-shopping, an open door invites me to enter a shop and browse. I cannot know what awaits me until I walk through that door.
Life presents many open doors, so I keep my mind and heart open to possibilities. A casual conversation may pave the way to a new job. Reading a magazine may give me an idea for a new hobby or inspire vacation plans. Exploring the possibilities, I find that many doors open to good.
I view each open door as an opportunity to grow spiritually, intellectually and emotionally. I know that good awaits me, and I am eager to discover it. I look forward to seeing open doors wherever I go.
Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened.--Luke 11:9"
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John 17:1-26 "These words spake Jesus, and lifted up..." KJV - Online Bible Study
Heavy Lifting | Our Daily Bread
Heavy Lifting
Proverbs 22-24; 2 Corinthians 8
One day I found my son straining to lift a pair of four-pound barbells over his head—an ambitious feat for a toddler. He had raised them only a few inches off the ground, but his eyes were determined and his face was pink with effort. I offered to help, and together we heaved the weight up toward the ceiling. The heavy lifting that was so hard for him was easy for me.
Jesus has this perspective on the stuff that’s hard for us to manage. When life seems like a carousel of catastrophes, Jesus isn’t fazed by a fender-bender, troubled by a toothache, or harassed by a heated argument—even if it all happens in one day! He can handle anything, and that is why He said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden” (Matt. 11:28).
Are you worn out from ongoing problems? Are you weighed down with stress and worry? Jesus is the only real solution. Approaching the Lord in prayer allows us to cast our burdens on Him so that He can sustain us (Ps. 55:22). Today, ask Him to assist you with everything. By helping you with your burdens, He can supply rest for your soul, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matt. 11:29-30).
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer. —Scriven
Prayer is the place where burdens change shoulders.
Four Gospels, Five Great Commissions | VerseNotes Dr. James Anthony Lee
Four Gospels, Five Great Commissions | VerseNotes
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