Take Up Your Cross

December 02, 2020

The Liberal Soul

Proverbs 11:24-25 (KJV) There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Perhaps, for many of you, when you read this verse, the wording “the liberal soul…” confuses.  It seems to indicate, using the modern language of today, a left-leaning individual as opposed to a conservative person.  However, this ...

November 30, 2020

The Devil Does His Best Work When You Nap

Matthew 13:25 (KJV) But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Jesus often used illustrations, or parables, to teach humanity about God. Here the danger of sin and careless living was filleted for them to gain a better understanding of the importance of savoring and serving God.  This parable tells about men who slept through a time when his service was needed ...

November 27, 2020

Abraham Doubted Not God’s Promise

Romans 4:20-21 (KJV) He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Abraham lived in a world similar to what we live in today. This wicked leaning earth offers many reasons and opinions that can quickly sway a weak professing Christian to question and quiver about the promises of God.  ...

November 23, 2020

Not Comparable

Romans 8:18 (KJV) For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

There is no suffering any person will face in this world that will come close in comparison to the suffering of Christ, nor the glory and wonder to come in heaven.  Though it seems there are some tough days in this world and that there is no relief in sight.  ...