Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters whenContinue reading “2 Peter 3: 14-18….Peter rounds off the letter.”
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2 Peter 3: 10-13…..but the promise remains!
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sortContinue reading “2 Peter 3: 10-13…..but the promise remains!”
2 Peter 3: 1-4….And so it goes on!
This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles, knowing this first of all, thatContinue reading “2 Peter 3: 1-4….And so it goes on!”
2 Peter 3: 5-9….. Remember!
For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God, and that by means of these the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. But by the same word the heavens and earth thatContinue reading “2 Peter 3: 5-9….. Remember!”
My mistake….
I’m sorry but no devotional has been put in the system for today, even tough in writing I am into the New Year. So I’ll just take the opportunity to remind you and myself that in spite of all the ways in which evil seems to have the upper hand (wars, rebellion, riots) and withContinue reading “My mistake….”
Psalm 31: 19-24…. A statement of belief!
Oh, how abundant is your goodness,which you have stored up for those who fear youand worked for those who take refuge in you,in the sight of the children of mankind!In the cover of your presence you hide themfrom the plots of men;you store them in your shelterfrom the strife of tongues.Blessed be the LORD,for heContinue reading “Psalm 31: 19-24…. A statement of belief!”
Psalm 31: 11-18…..Belief doesn’t assure no problems!
Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach,especially to my neighbours,and an object of dread to my acquaintances;those who see me in the street flee from me.I have been forgotten like one who is dead;I have become like a broken vessel.For I hear the whispering of many—terror on every side!—as they scheme togetherContinue reading “Psalm 31: 11-18…..Belief doesn’t assure no problems!”
Psalm 31: 6-10….What is going on?
I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols,but I trust in the LORD.I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love,because you have seen my affliction;you have known the distress of my soul,and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy;you have set my feet in a broad place.Be graciousContinue reading “Psalm 31: 6-10….What is going on?”
Psalm 31: 1-5…..You are so much to me.
In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;let me never be put to shame;in your righteousness deliver me!Incline your ear to me;rescue me speedily!Be a rock of refuge for me,a strong fortress to save me!For you are my rock and my fortress;and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;you take me outContinue reading “Psalm 31: 1-5…..You are so much to me.”
Psalm 30: 6-12…Another ‘down’ cycle.
As for me, I said in my prosperity,“I shall never be moved.”By your favour, O LORD,you made my mountain stand strong;you hid your face;I was dismayed.To you, O LORD, I cry,and to the Lord I plead for mercy:“What profit is there in my death,if I go down to the pit?Will the dust praise you?Will itContinue reading “Psalm 30: 6-12…Another ‘down’ cycle.”
As I read it! 