Take Heart. I am Here. – Jesus
We sometimes become so very focused and preoccupied with our troubles that we ignore Jesus standing by. He told us to come to him with our burdens. Sometimes we just forget to pray.
Do not Fear, only Believe
“Do no Fear, only Believe” July 1 by Pastor Sander Mark 5:35-36 These words were said by Jesus to a man whose daughter had just died. We can imagine this man’s pain. Jesus, however, tells him not to fear, only believe. We are urged to do the same today....The Tree and the Chaff
A tree planted by streams of water is what the psalmist compares a believing person. The unbeliever he calls chaff. A tree is reliable and produces fruit-while the chaff is blown away by the wind.
The Lord is Quick to Save
Immediately after the fall into sin of Adam and Eve, the Lord came to their rescue. While reprimanding the serpent, which was possessed by Satan, he promised a savior, a descendant of Eve.
Observe the Sabbath = Come to Dinner!
The third commandment is, indeed, God’s law. However, it is closer to an invitation to come to God’s house and feast on his blessings! Parents of young children have a precious opportunity to teach this to their children!