Galatians 6:9 – In Due Season

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And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9 ESV)

In agriculture, there is about four months between planting and harvesting.  During this time the farmer waters and fertilizes, but doesn’t yet get to enjoy the benefits of his harvest.  This can be similar in our lives, and Paul knew this first hand.  He had spent time in Galatia sharing the Gospel of Christ and a church was born.  However, it seemed only to hear later that they were close to departing from the very faith they were saved to. Continue Reading →

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Numbers 11:4-6 – Ungrateful

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Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, “Oh that we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.” (Numbers 11:4-6 ESV)

There are few things in life more repulsive than ungratefulness. Whether it’s a spoiled child screaming for more, or an individual who is unappreciative of another’s painstaking service, ungratefulness is ugly! Remember God’s provision of manna for the Israelites in the wilderness? This miraculous food appeared every morning (except on the Sabbath) in enough supply to feed the entire people. If the Lord had not graciously produced the manna, countless people would have starved. Oddly enough, we don’t read of a grateful sentiment peppering the Israelite’s speech. Continue Reading →

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1 Corinthians 11:19 – Factions

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for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized. (1 Corinthians 11:19 ESV)

The church in Corinth was dealing with a lot of problems: sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 5), idolatry (1 Corinthians 10), and taking the Lord’s supper in an unworthy manner (1 Corinthians 11). Paul explained that God actually allows these to occur in order to help us discern genuine believers from the frauds. When factions do arise, our actions represent who is really the Lord of our heart and help in revealing its motives. For example, those defending a sexually immoral lifestyle are ultimately working from the selfish motive of self-gratification, many times exalting their own lusts above God’s law. Continue Reading →

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Matthew 22:20-22 – Rendering to Caesar

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And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar’s,” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away. (Matthew 22:20-22 ESV)

The Pharisees were plotting against Jesus, attempting to “entangle him in his talk” (Matthew 22:15). The Pharisees, being cowards like many overly religious people, sent their disciples to Jesus with a controversial question, hoping to provoke a condemnable response. The Pharisees’ lackeys approached Jesus and prefaced their question with flattery to deceive him, and then asked, “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” Matthew records here that, “Jesus, aware of their malice” (Matthew 22:18) asked the hypocrites why they put him to the test, and proceeded to give a gospel answer that encompasses all of life. He held up a coin and it was plain that Caesar’s image was upon it, stamped as a sign of ownership, validating Jesus’ response to “render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s”. Continue Reading →

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Romans 1:15 – Eager for the Gospel

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So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also in Rome. Romans 1:15 (ESV)

This simple phrase is surrounded by some very “high profile” texts, and can often be read over without much notice taken. But consider for a moment Paul’s excitement, or eagerness, at preaching the gospel to the Romans. What motivated him to anticipate his preaching to them? Read on, and Paul clearly describes natural man’s misplaced worship. That we worship the created rather than Creator (Romans 1:25). But what makes Paul eager to preach the gospel is the One whom the gospel reveals, Jesus! Continue Reading →

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Psalm 16:11 – Ever Present

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You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
(Psalm 16:11 ESV)

Have you ever really enjoyed being in the presence of someone?  It might have been a boyfriend or girlfriend.  Maybe someone who always made you laugh, and you probably still look forward to spending time with them.  The Psalmist wrote that in God’s presence there is a fullness of joy for us.  In the Old Testament, God dwelt in the Holy of Holies, and it was where His presence was (Leviticus 16:2).   Once a year, a priest was chosen to enter there. But, we read that after Jesus died on the cross, its separating veil was ripped (Matthew 27:51). Therefore, God no longer dwells there. Continue Reading →

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