Revelation 2:1-7 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 2:1-7 1"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this: 2'I know your deeds and your toil and perseverance, and…
Grace to you: Devotional Commentary for September 19-25
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. After offering several remarks, commendations,…
Avoid evil: Devotional Commentary for September 12-18
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit; As noted in last week's meditation, Paul admonishes us to rejoice, be thankful, and pray without ceasing. We also noted that these transformations can only take effect in our hearts by the…
Joy-Praise-Prayer: Devotional Commentary for September 5-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:16-18 16Rejoice always; 17pray without ceasing; 18in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. As noted in the last three devotional meditations, Paul draws our attention to important Christian…
Love leads: Devotional Commentary for August 29-September 4
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:12–13 12But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, 13and that you esteem them very highly in love because…
Sober and alert: Devotional Commentary for August 22-28
1 Thessalonians 5:7-11 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:7-8 7For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. 8But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope…
Wait in faith: Devotional Commentary for August 15-21
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:1-3 1Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3While they are…
Uncommon attitude: Devotional Commentary for August 8-14
Acts 5:34–42 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. Once again, the authorities arrested the Disciples in an effort:…
Twice arrested: Devotional Commentary for August 1-7
Acts 5:26-33 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:26 Then the captain went along with the officers and proceeded to bring them back without violence (for they were afraid of the people, that they might be stoned). Following the report they received regarding the location and activities…
In His Will: Devotional Commentary for July 25-31
Acts 5:17-25 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:17-18 17But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy. 18They laid hands on the apostles and put them in a public jail. The Sanhedrin were upset…
