J. C. Ryle on Luke 12:54-56, our BIble reading for today: He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, ‘A shower is coming.’ And so it happens.And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat,’ and it happens.You hypocrites! … More Ryle: The duty of noticing the signs of the times
Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! C. H Spurgeon, commenting on Psalm 150, in our final psalm reading for this year: There is nothing little about God, and there is nothing great apart from … More There is nothing little about God
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. For in the eighth year of his reign, while … More Seeking the Lord
July 25 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 (ESV) 14 If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. Benediction 16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give … More July 25 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18
July 25 Luke 12:49-59 (ESV) Not Peace, but Division 49 “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished! 51 Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell … More July 25 Luke 12:49-59
July 25 Psalm 150 (ESV) Let Everything Praise the Lord 150:1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! [1] 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! 4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him … More July 25 Psalm 150
July 25 2 Chronicles 34-36 (ESV) Josiah Reigns in Judah 34:1 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right … More July 25 2 Chronicles 34-36
2 Thessalonians 3:13, in our reading plan today, As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. John Piper, in a sermon, “Do Not Grow Weary in Well-Doing” Probably the worst enemy of enthusiasm is time. Human beings have a remarkable and sad capacity for getting tired of wonderful things. Almost every one … More Don’t lose heart or grow weary
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. —Luke 12:42-43, in our Bible reading plan today. J. … More Will I be found wishing and professing, or “doing”?
Here is Part 2 from a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries: Second, the focus of such adoration is always and ever God alone for who he is and what he’s done. We do not worship the world or revere the reflection. We fix our hearts on the Original, the … More The focus of praise
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